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G117 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2013 87,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,611 miles

All rear brake pipes to 'T' pieces on rear bulkhead corroded (heavy) -close to excess-

Both rear brake pipes going to flexi pipes corroded -close to excess-

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

Nearside rear tyre worn very low -on limit-

Nearside steering rack joint has (slight) play

Offside rear tyre worn low! -close to limit-

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 74,528 miles

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

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

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

All rear brake pipes to 'T' pieces on rear bulkhead corroded (heavy) -close to excess-

Both rear brake pipes going to flexi pipes corroded -close to excess-

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

Nearside head light beam image poor (lense discoloured)

Nearside rear tyre worn very low -on limit-

Nearside steering rack joint has (slight) play

Offside rear tyre worn low! -close to limit-

Offside suspension very low!

Rear exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,393 miles

close to excessive corrosion to front to rear and rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to front and rear subframe

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corroison to rear brake pipe's at t pice at 3 way joine

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,564 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 58,080 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 Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Sep 2008 48,704 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2007 42,206 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,323 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,989 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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G117 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G117 MGF, 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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G117 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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