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EXZ 9606

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,799 mi
Last recorded98,799 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 9606
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,799 miles

Offside Rear sill damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2019 98,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2019 98,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 98,089 miles

both front anti roll bar links starting to perish.

o/s/outer sill distorted on lower edge.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 98,065 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by rear sub fram mount + only 2 bolts holding mount other broken off. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll bar links starting to perish.

o/s/outer sill distorted on lower edge.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,190 miles

both sub frames rusty.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 94,226 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 94,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazard make lamp flash (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2014 91,033 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe has two bolts broken but is secure

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearring

various corrosion all over subframes exhaust brakes etc

Fail 6 Jul 2014 91,022 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front subframe has two bolts broken but is secure

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearring

various corrosion all over subframes exhaust brakes etc

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,089 miles

FRONT / REAR SUBFRAMES SURFACE RUST / BEEN STOOD

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FRONT / REAR SUBFRAMES SURFACE RUST / BEEN STOOD

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

Pass 23 May 2011 83,485 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 83,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 80,710 miles

Near side front wheel bearing slight play

Near side rear tyre 3mm

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play near side front steering rack arm

Pass 1 May 2009 77,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 74,539 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 71,028 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting thin.

offside rear tyre close to limit.

Pass 11 May 2007 71,028 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

offside rear tyre close to limit.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 69,193 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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EXZ 9606 is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXZ 9606, 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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EXZ 9606 is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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