MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
n/s/f tyre cracking
n/s/f wheel bearing
o/s/r outer sill corrodded
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust is in poor condition
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is S159 GHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for S159 GHU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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