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S210 GKO

1998 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,338 mi
Last recorded76,338 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 GKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 76,338 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 76,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 72,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

check u/j for wear steeriong column damaged but serviceable

Fail 18 May 2009 72,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,417 miles

SRS light illuminated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

exhaust CAT heatsheild deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in nearside rear compliance bush

slight play in offside rear compliance bush

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,417 miles

SRS light illuminated

centre brake light not working

exhaust CAT heatsheild deteriorated

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

slight play in nearside rear compliance bush

slight play in offside rear compliance bush

Pass 6 Mar 2007 68,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,119 miles

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

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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S210 GKO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S210 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S210 GKO registered?

S210 GKO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S210 GKO safe to buy?

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