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S159 GHU

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS159 GHU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 96,712 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall cracked

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre side wall cracked

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

WATER LECK

Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,323 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/r outer sill corrodded

Fail 11 Jul 2015 95,323 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/r outer sill corrodded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 86,893 miles

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 10 Jun 2013 86,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

all brakw discs are in poor condition

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2012 82,985 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,173 miles

Advise condition of ns wiper

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,393 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,195 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 57,195 miles

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

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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S159 GHU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S159 GHU, 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 S159 GHU registered?

S159 GHU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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