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S201 CHC

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,997 mi
Last recorded69,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 CHC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2022 69,997 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,898 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 69,898 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 68,630 miles

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,586 miles

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.

Pass 10 May 2018 65,944 miles

Nearside Front steering system has slight play

both rear brake pads becoming low

power steering warning light came flickers on and off

Fail 10 May 2018 65,944 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 61,796 miles

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) ()

Fail 2 May 2017 61,795 miles

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) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,550 miles

Oil and coolant levels are above the maximum.

Slight play in O/S track rod end.

Wipers smear.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,550 miles

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.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,997 miles

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)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 59,997 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,550 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 59,550 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 57,579 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,469 miles

both front tyres worn on the insides

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,891 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,965 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,386 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 32,386 miles

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)

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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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.

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