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S758 NLN

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

42,416 mi
Last recorded42,416 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS758 NLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 42,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,372 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 39,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,004 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,923 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 37,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,494 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 37,494 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,900 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 36,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,452 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,603 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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S758 NLN 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 64.3%.

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 S758 NLN, 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 S758 NLN registered?

S758 NLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S758 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S758 NLN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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