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S104 EFM

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,047 mi
Last recorded69,047 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 EFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 69,047 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear mounting rubber deteriorated

spare wheel tyre soft

Fail 19 May 2014 68,852 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear mounting rubber deteriorated

spare wheel tyre soft

warning lamp that, apears to be steering, on during test

Pass 18 May 2013 67,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cannot assess all brake pipes due to method of protection

exhaust system corroded, no leaks at time of test

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Fail 14 May 2013 67,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

cannot assess all brake pipes due to method of protection

exhaust system corroded, no leaks at time of test

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

vehicle underside heavily coated in underseal

Fail 28 Jun 2011 67,390 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s o/s f/r discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,786 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 66,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise o/s wiper blade slighty split

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,609 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 62,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,189 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 59,144 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,760 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 52,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 52,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S104 EFM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S104 EFM, 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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S104 EFM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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