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S153 ROT

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,172 mi
Last recorded68,172 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 ROT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,541 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2017 65,541 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2016 65,167 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,903 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 62,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 61,978 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2010 61,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Damage repair to offside front appears to be badly executed

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 59,968 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,968 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 56,276 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 56,276 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front and rear tyres different

Fail 13 Feb 2006 53,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 53,321 miles

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)

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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S153 ROT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S153 ROT, 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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S153 ROT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S153 ROT safe to buy?

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