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H7 OSF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,228 mi
Last recorded65,228 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 OSF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,228 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 65,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to operate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,855 miles

nearside & offside head light reflectors starting to fade

Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,855 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mounting bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

nearside & offside head light reflectors starting to fade

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 55,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,238 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,770 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 53,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,193 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2007 49,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,335 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 48,303 miles

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)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

different size tyres on the front as compared to the rear

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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H7 OSF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H7 OSF, 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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What year was H7 OSF registered?

H7 OSF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is H7 OSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 OSF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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