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S174 MLT

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,113 mi
Last recorded58,113 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 MLT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 58,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 55,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 51,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak to both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 51,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak to both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,211 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 44,943 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 44,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,867 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 42,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,750 miles

travel at handbrake

Fail 24 Jun 2013 41,750 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,960 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,473 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 38,473 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 37,931 miles

both head lamp beam out put poor

engine oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

movement in both front top ball joints

rear brake pipe connections rusty

Pass 24 May 2007 35,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,784 miles

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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S174 MLT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S174 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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S174 MLT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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