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S218 FHR

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

50,294 mi
Last recorded50,294 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 FHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,294 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,496 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 46,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,641 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 42,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,180 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,864 miles

Centre rear lamp inoperative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 36,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre rear lamp inoperative.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,833 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses badly corroded on metal parts, border line pass

Nearside sill flange damaged and corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipe (engine bar) badly corroded unable to fully assess due to position

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension trim height low

headlamp reflectors very poor condition, border line pass

Fail 21 Aug 2009 34,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front flexible brake hoses badly corroded on metal parts, border line pass

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside sill flange damaged and corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipe (engine bar) badly corroded unable to fully assess due to position

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension trim height low

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

headlamp reflectors very poor condition, border line pass

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,839 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 31,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,109 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 25,936 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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S218 FHR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red 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 S218 FHR, 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 S218 FHR registered?

S218 FHR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S218 FHR safe to buy?

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