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S205 AGE

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,133 mi
Last recorded60,133 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 AGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 60,133 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both rear lamps (6.1.C.1)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour both rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front (2.7.4)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,082 miles

slight smear front wipers

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,440 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 54,465 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 54,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,528 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 48,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,799 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 45,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,622 miles

as be for

Fail 28 Jun 2006 42,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 39,983 miles

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

Nearside 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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S205 AGE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S205 AGE, 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 S205 AGE registered?

S205 AGE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S205 AGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 AGE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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