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S140 OFR

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

57,052 mi
Last recorded57,052 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 OFR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,052 miles

Offside Front tyre tread split

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre side wall split

Nearside Front tyre tread split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 9 Feb 2018 55,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,609 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 54,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator when the brake is pressed, and off side rear indicator is on. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator when the brake is pressed (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,289 miles

Nearside Front screen wash

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,184 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,889 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,754 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,475 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,991 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 41,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,585 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 40,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,751 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 39,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,893 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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S140 OFR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 S140 OFR, 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 S140 OFR registered?

S140 OFR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S140 OFR safe to buy?

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