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S130 AUP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,779 mi
Last recorded94,779 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 AUP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2022 94,779 miles

Emissions not tested Not continued. Lambda and CO readings obviously seriously affected by exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible under engine (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount to body. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,861 miles

general rust on rear sub frame

Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,861 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general rust on rear sub frame

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,684 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 85,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,120 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 85,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,479 miles

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

some under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2013 82,013 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT TO REAR COOLANT PIPES LEAKING N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SLIGHT LEAK O/S/FBALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH O/S/F BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 74,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT TO REAR COOLANT PIPES LEAKING N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SLIGHT LEAK O/S/FBALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH O/S/F BRAKE DISC BADLY CORRODED

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 60,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,461 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 54,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 44,738 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

front sub frame corroded

os and ns steering arms corroded

osf and nsf brake calipers corroded

parking brake on min effort

Fail 19 Sep 2006 44,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear suspension corroded

front subframe corroded

front to rear and osr metal brake pipes have been greased over

os and ns steering arms corroded

osf + nsf+ osr calipers corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2005 35,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 35,431 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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S130 AUP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S130 AUP, 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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S130 AUP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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