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S234 MRA

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,430 mi
Last recorded81,430 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 MRA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 81,430 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 80,805 miles

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

o/s/f indicator secured with sticky tape

oil leak under engine area

Fail 21 May 2018 80,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f indicator secured with sticky tape

oil leak under engine area

Pass 25 May 2017 80,263 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 80,261 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 brake discs corroded

light aims too high (adjusted)

o/s/r outer sill corroded

fault with clutch could not select gears

Pass 20 May 2016 79,830 miles

fron link bars deteriated

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 79,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

fron link bars deteriated

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 78,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,508 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,447 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,438 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,818 miles

Coolant leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake travel high

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2010 68,345 miles

osr brake binding slightly

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,265 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,253 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 64,210 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,855 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 61,850 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,080 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 54,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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S234 MRA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S234 MRA, 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 S234 MRA registered?

S234 MRA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 October 1998.

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