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S229 GOJ

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,271 mi
Last recorded96,271 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 GOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear sill flanges damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,851 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

silencer corroding

Fail 24 Jul 2019 92,148 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

poor dip beam pattern from n/s headlamp - poss bulb?

silencer corroding

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,267 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,253 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)

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

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres slightly cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,038 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 87,031 miles

Power steering malfunctioning starts turning to full lock on pulling away on its own (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 May 2014 86,826 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 85,425 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 85,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,283 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 82,546 miles

coolent leaking from header tank

Pass 26 Apr 2010 81,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,410 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 79,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,851 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 59,453 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 48,126 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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S229 GOJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S229 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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S229 GOJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 December 1998.

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