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M15 SOJ

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,016 mi
Last recorded112,016 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 SOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,016 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2019 112,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 107,594 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 107,593 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 107,583 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Corrosion

Offside Rear Inner Corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,687 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corrosion

Offside Rear Sill corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,324 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,035 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 99,035 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,980 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 94,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,567 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

steering warning light on

Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

steering warning light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,762 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,245 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 81,177 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,733 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 74,309 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 74,315 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 74,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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M15 SOJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M15 SOJ, 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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M15 SOJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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