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L1 SJO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,334 mi
Last recorded80,334 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 SJO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 May 2022 80,334 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,596 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 79,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,370 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 79,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened TOE ADJUSTER ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected TO LOW ON BUMP STOPS (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected LIGHT ON DASH (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected TO LOW ON BUMP STOPS (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ALL 3 (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 78,884 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 78,876 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,469 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 77,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,925 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 75,925 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,916 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 72,916 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

suspension very low

Pass 11 Jun 2013 69,566 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,566 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 68,006 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,827 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 66,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 58,345 miles

Slight lift in nearside front upper ball joint.

Fail 11 Jun 2007 58,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit. †Nearside rear tyre worn low. †Slight lift in nearside front upper ball joint.

Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,088 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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L1 SJO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L1 SJO, 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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L1 SJO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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