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S6 NJF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,105 mi
Last recorded70,105 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 NJF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 68,241 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,139 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,366 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,133 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 65,133 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,919 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,904 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,875 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 55,858 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,189 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 51,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

noisy catalysts

Fail 23 Jun 2006 46,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

noisy catalysts

Pass 22 Jun 2005 43,520 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2005 43,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S6 NJF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S6 NJF, 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 S6 NJF registered?

S6 NJF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S6 NJF safe to buy?

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