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H13 AEA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,192 mi
Last recorded132,192 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 AEA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 132,192 miles

front and rear subframes heavy in surface corrosion, efficient at test.

front and rear suspension height low, efficient at test.

Fail 16 Nov 2016 132,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front and rear subframes heavy in surface corrosion, efficient at test.

front and rear suspension height low, efficient at test.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 130,205 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,839 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 127,779 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 114,017 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 84,833 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 73,080 miles

n/s and o/s rear stabilising bushes showing advanced wear

Fail 26 Oct 2009 73,015 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear stabilising bushes showing advanced wear

Pass 21 Oct 2008 57,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,460 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 51,766 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 51,766 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,268 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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H13 AEA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H13 AEA, 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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H13 AEA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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