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S24 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

40,079 mi
Last recorded40,079 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,837 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,796 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 71,793 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,043 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 69,040 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 65,673 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,673 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 60,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,378 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside wiper deteriorating

Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,377 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside wiper deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2008 51,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 51,614 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,618 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp outer glass cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,615 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp outer glass cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,097 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 39,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear boot lid damaged

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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S24 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S24 MGF, 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 S24 MGF registered?

S24 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S24 MGF safe to buy?

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