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S122 BPG

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 55,644 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,561 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 55,163 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall, may have been run flat at some point

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,654 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,461 miles

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing slightly noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,156 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 50,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,059 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 50,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,954 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 46,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,936 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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S122 BPG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S122 BPG, 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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What year was S122 BPG registered?

S122 BPG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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