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S275 YNM

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 YNM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,892 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 98,782 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2006 74,253 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch + throttle pedal pads not secure to pedal

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2005 68,450 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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S275 YNM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S275 YNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S275 YNM registered?

S275 YNM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S275 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S275 YNM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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