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S203 GKO

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,663 mi
Last recorded125,663 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 GKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,663 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 125,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 118,265 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrided

Fail 21 Jul 2020 118,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch starting to corrided

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,297 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 104,295 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,569 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,837 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,508 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,253 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,999 miles

offside rear brake disc excessive rusting

Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,999 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake disc excessive rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,793 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 67,793 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,653 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,248 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 52,248 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 48,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,243 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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S203 GKO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S203 GKO, 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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S203 GKO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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