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S496 MLN

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,291 mi
Last recorded72,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 MLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,291 miles

both headlamps have a poor beam pattern

Fail 13 Jul 2017 72,291 miles

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

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

both headlamps have a poor beam pattern

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,727 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front & rear tyres different sizes

nearside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,726 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front & rear tyres different sizes

nearside headlamp has a poor beam pattern

Pass 14 Jul 2015 68,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,116 miles

poor beam patterns on both headlamps

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,957 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,859 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,704 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,760 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,227 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,277 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S496 MLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S496 MLN, 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 S496 MLN registered?

S496 MLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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