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S87 MGN

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,142 mi
Last recorded71,142 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 MGN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 71,142 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested major missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2012 59,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,489 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,489 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,432 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 45,371 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to front and rear subframes † †slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing † †offside rear tyre tread wearing low † †front brake discs badly worn and corroded on inner surfaces and front brake pads wearing low †

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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S87 MGN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S87 MGN, 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 S87 MGN registered?

S87 MGN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S87 MGN safe to buy?

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