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S162 MLT

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 MLT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 119,164 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,437 miles

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise nearside front tyre too big for wheel arch

advise offside front tyre too big for wheel arch

advise suspension is low will need regasing

Pass 22 May 2014 116,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 116,328 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 115,391 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 115,386 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,539 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine overheated at idle towards end of test, switched off immediately.

major oil leak

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

srs warning lamp stays illuminated indicating a fault

Fail 11 Apr 2012 113,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine overheated at idle towards end of test, switched off immediately.

front anti roll bar fouling the front wheels

major oil leak

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,619 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both side outer sills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre on wear indiactor bars

Fail 4 Apr 2011 111,618 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both side outer sills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre on wear indiactor bars

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 107,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 56,349 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 56,349 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake near to end of reserve travel.

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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S162 MLT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S162 MLT, 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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S162 MLT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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