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S898 NLP

1999 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,569 mi
Last recorded39,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 NLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,569 miles

NSF tyre perished on tread

Pass 28 May 2014 38,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension bump stops close to end of travel

rear suspension bump stops close to end of travel

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlights are dull

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,152 miles

headlights are very dull

Fail 12 Jan 2012 37,152 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)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlights are very dull

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,963 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 36,963 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)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,398 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 35,398 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,866 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing is very worn

o/s headlight is very dull

Fail 28 Jan 2009 33,866 miles

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

n/s rear wheel bearing is very worn

o/s headlight is very dull

Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,609 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 32,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steel wheel fitted to n/s front

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,571 miles

n/s rear steel brake pipe is very rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,120 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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S898 NLP is a 1999 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 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 S898 NLP, 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 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S898 NLP is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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