MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,615 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both rear tyres underinflated
front subframe badly corroded
rear subframe badly corroded
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all chassis slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AIR BAG LAMP STAYING ON
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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L5 LYM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L5 LYM, 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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L5 LYM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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