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S204 DRO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,722 mi
Last recorded58,722 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 DRO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2021 58,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 58,722 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 58,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 58,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,722 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 58,721 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet cannot open (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 58,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 57,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2013 57,414 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,818 miles

over heating

Pass 25 May 2010 56,036 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 55,979 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 55,164 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 55,126 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 May 2008 54,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 52,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2006 47,008 miles

Nearside 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)

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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S204 DRO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S204 DRO, 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 S204 DRO registered?

S204 DRO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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