MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
air bag warning lamp staying on
exhaust heat sheild insecure
slight water leak from corroded water pipe
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S167 MEC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 S167 MEC, 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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S167 MEC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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