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EHZ 525

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,151 mi
Last recorded48,151 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 525
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 48,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 48,151 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,884 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 47,756 miles

ADVISE BRAKE EFFICIENCYS ONLY JUST MET 51% 16%

Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,234 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,364 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,923 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 45,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 45,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,016 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 44,016 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,103 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 43,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,786 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 39,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,973 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 36,972 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 35,657 miles

scratch marks on screen

Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,589 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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EHZ 525 is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EHZ 525, 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 EHZ 525 registered?

EHZ 525 is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is EHZ 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHZ 525 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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