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S912 NLP

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,175 mi
Last recorded36,175 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 NLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,175 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,498 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust only

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,603 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,603 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)

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

warning light on at dash

Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,031 miles

steering wheel management light on

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,023 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,062 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,197 miles

BOTH SIDES HEADLAMPS FROSTED

SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN - WITHIN LIMITS - ZONE "A"

Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,464 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,516 miles

front inner discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,131 miles

Nearside Front 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)

damp round P.A.S. rack.NSF tyre worn on inner edge.

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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S912 NLP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S912 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 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 S912 NLP registered?

S912 NLP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S912 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S912 NLP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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