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S248 BPA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,834 mi
Last recorded53,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 53,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 51,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,681 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 49,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,931 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 44,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 43,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 43,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 41,525 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,181 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 39,142 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,269 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 35,149 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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S248 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S248 BPA, 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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S248 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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