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S72 NSO

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,962 mi
Last recorded133,962 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 NSO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 133,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2022 132,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 132,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fluid suspension low on nearside

Fail 10 Apr 2018 130,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fluid suspension low on nearside

Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 Apr 2017 129,948 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Apr 2016 128,923 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 128,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,614 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2014 127,699 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 127,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,786 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 12 Apr 2012 126,784 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2011 126,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 126,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 125,103 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 125,090 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

suspension low at offside

Pass 16 Apr 2009 122,517 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 122,517 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,284 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 11,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 104,103 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 104,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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S72 NSO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S72 NSO, 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 S72 NSO registered?

S72 NSO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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