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S73 LNR

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 LNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 53,090 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,379 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,231 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 46,744 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 46,744 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both ns and os (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,636 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 46,463 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,463 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,846 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,555 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 44,909 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,217 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,123 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,460 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,255 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,044 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,507 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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S73 LNR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S73 LNR, 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 S73 LNR registered?

S73 LNR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S73 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S73 LNR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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