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S989 NDP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 NDP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear gear box mounting bracket corroded

both front headlights beam image weak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 106,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear gear box mounting bracket corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2016 106,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mount(front subframe) (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Emissions went to full test to pass - poss. future issues

Exhaust mounting bolt loose O/S/R

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced clamp (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing very noisey when rotated

Offside dipped beam image very poor(lens/reflector)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,212 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,988 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits + sidewalls split and poor condition

Fail 15 Oct 2014 96,988 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits + sidewalls split and poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 94,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracking on sidewalls

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 21 Aug 2012 67,984 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracking on sidewalls

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 15 Jan 2011 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both outer sills corroded

both rear indicators discoulored

both rear shock absorbers damp

offside front shock absorber damp

play in offside front track rod end

steering warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2011 86,501 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear indicators discoulored

both rear shock absorbers damp

offside front shock absorber damp

play in offside front track rod end

steering warning light on

Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,197 miles

All shock absorbers slightly damp

Both headlamps poor beam patterns

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,199 miles

offside rear inner wing trim loose

Fail 19 Dec 2008 84,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

offside rear inner wing trim loose

Fail 3 Sep 2008 84,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

coolant and oil leaks from engine area

coolant leak from front to rear thick metal pipes

right rear mudguard adrift

Pass 17 Aug 2007 80,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,986 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 67,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S989 NDP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S989 NDP, 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.

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S989 NDP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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