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S226 GOJ

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 GOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 68,328 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 68,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 67,743 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlamps give out a poor beam pattern

Pass 20 May 2009 64,787 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

brake warning light on

steering warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,378 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 56,377 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 56,346 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under body corroded,, exhaust slightly blowing.. brake pipes and fuel lines underseald,, front tyres differnt to the rear,

Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,197 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 53,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S226 GOJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S226 GOJ, 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 S226 GOJ registered?

S226 GOJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S226 GOJ safe to buy?

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