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S166 APK

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,460 mi
Last recorded82,460 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 APK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 82,460 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear nearside & offside lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear nearside & offside trailing arm & control bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,084 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,820 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 73,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

main front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2009 73,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

main front to rear coolant pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 72,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 72,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 69,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,123 miles

CORROSION PRESENT TO FRONT & REAR DISCS..

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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S166 APK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S166 APK, 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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S166 APK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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