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K66 FSB

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,074 mi
Last recorded98,074 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 FSB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner boot splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working on high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front to rear coolant pipes weeping at front

Pass 13 May 2022 96,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Front to rear metal pipes weeping ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 May 2022 96,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak Front to rear metal pipes weeping ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 94,608 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 94,607 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,575 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front suspension unit ball joint boots split

Fail 14 Oct 2019 94,570 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front suspension unit ball joint boots split

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front suspension cup ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative no clearance between suspension bump stop (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front suspension cup ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2016 91,115 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 91,105 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)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (REFLECTORS BADLY FADED) (1.8.A.1b)

PLAY TO OS TRACK ROD END

PLAY TO STEERING RACK NS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 90,621 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

poor beam image headlamps

Fail 5 Jul 2013 89,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

poor beam image headlamps

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,810 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 4 Jul 2012 88,810 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 86,847 miles

Small leak from power steering rack

Small spots of rust under vehicle

Under cover on O/S/R has come away and rubbing against the wheel

Washer jets blocked and weak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 86,847 miles

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

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

Small leak from power steering rack

Small spots of rust under vehicle

Under cover on O/S/R has come away and rubbing against the wheel

Washer jets blocked and weak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,154 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 85,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s/f wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,716 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 78,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rattle from cat,suspension low.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,927 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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K66 FSB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K66 FSB, 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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K66 FSB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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