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S224 GHU

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,938 mi
Last recorded71,938 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 GHU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,938 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,938 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,665 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 70,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 62,127 miles

Brake Discs worn

Fail 11 May 2011 62,127 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 55,372 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 55,372 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 49,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 47,110 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 43,870 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 43,870 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake pads very low

n/s/f tyre has a chunk missing from outer sidewall

o/s rear pads very low

Pass 25 Mar 2006 40,224 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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S224 GHU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S224 GHU, 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 S224 GHU registered?

S224 GHU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S224 GHU safe to buy?

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