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S22 KAJ

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 KAJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 57,330 miles

Front anti roll bar D-bushes worn

Front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes deteriorated

Front brake performance very low

Front discs heavily corroded and pitted

Front discs in poor condition

Headlight image very poor pattern barely visable

N/S/R indicator fading white

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear brake pipe corroded at T joint

Fail 31 May 2016 57,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front anti roll bar D-bushes worn

Front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes deteriorated

Front brake performance very low

Front discs heavily corroded and pitted

Headlight image very poor pattern barely visable

N/S/R indicator fading white

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Rear brake pipe corroded at T joint

Pass 19 May 2010 57,037 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2010 57,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,395 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 55,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,443 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 45,558 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Power steering warning lamp came on briefly.

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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S22 KAJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in White 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 S22 KAJ, 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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S22 KAJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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