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S195 CHC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,781 mi
Last recorded91,781 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 CHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2015 89,561 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 9 May 2015 89,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 88,136 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 88,136 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 86,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 86,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 85,799 miles

High level brake light inop (not connected)

Near side front brake disc corroded

Near side rear brake disc corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Off side front brake disc corroded

Off side rear brake disc corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen Washers partially blocked

Pass 16 Apr 2012 85,799 miles

Off side rear brake disc corroded

High level brake light inop (not connected)

Near side front brake disc corroded

Near side rear brake disc corroded

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

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

Off side front brake disc corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen Washers partially blocked

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 80,548 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all engine covers and heat sheilds insucure.

both front tyre inner edges wearing.

front anti roll bar bushe mountings slightly crushed.

front brake pads getting low.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,548 miles

all engine covers and heat sheilds insucure.

both front tyre inner edges wearing.

front anti roll bar bushe mountings slightly crushed.

front brake pads getting low.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 74,229 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 62,770 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front antiroll bar bracket damaged

Pass 9 May 2006 58,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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S195 CHC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S195 CHC, 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 S195 CHC registered?

S195 CHC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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