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S361 NLM

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

17,145 mi
Last recorded17,145 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS361 NLM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 17,145 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced very weak image (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2018 16,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced very weak image (1.7.5a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

vehicle pulling to left (may require tracking)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,785 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 16,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,679 miles

Nearside wiper only just clears the screen

Offside wiper only just clears the screen

exhaust heatshield loose -damaged fixings-

Fail 22 Apr 2016 16,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside wiper only just clears the screen

Offside wiper only just clears the screen

exhaust heatshield loose -damaged fixings-

Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,960 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 15,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 15,684 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 15,683 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering has more control to left

Pass 4 Apr 2013 15,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 15,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,915 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 14,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,442 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 14,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,988 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 13,988 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,069 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,457 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 10,998 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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S361 NLM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S361 NLM, 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.

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What year was S361 NLM registered?

S361 NLM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S361 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S361 NLM shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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