MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,997 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
exhaust flexi pipe been hit and slightly leaking and at rear joint
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear becoming coroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tail lights trafficate slightly
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear becoming coroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tail lights trafficate slightly
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak.
Front to rear brake pipe is corroding.
N/S/R tyre is worn low on the inner edge.
O/S/R tyre is bald on the inner edge.
Play in the O/S track rod end.
Nearside Front steering system has slight play
both rear brake pads becoming low
power steering warning light came flickers on and off
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front steering system has slight play
both rear brake pads becoming low
power steering warning light came flickers on and off
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter perished
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear drive shaft gaiter perished
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil and coolant levels are above the maximum.
Slight play in O/S track rod end.
Wipers smear.
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Oil and coolant levels are above the maximum.
Slight play in O/S track rod end.
Wipers smear.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
both front tyres worn on the insides
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S201 CHC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S201 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 S201 CHC registered?
S201 CHC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S201 CHC safe to buy?
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