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S250 CWK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,027 mi
Last recorded78,027 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 CWK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,027 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 78,028 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,040 miles

Coolant leak

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON ITS BRAKING SURFACES.

O/S/R PART OF OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO NO TREAD SHOWING ON THERE INNER AREAS

Fail 27 Jan 2011 77,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/R BRAKE DISC SHOWING WEAR AND DETERIORATION ON ITS BRAKING SURFACES.

O/S/R PART OF OUTER SILL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Oil leak

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO NO TREAD SHOWING ON THERE INNER AREAS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,574 miles

advise exhaust system corroded and in poor condition advise replacement

advise front tyres worn on inside edges advise replacement

advise stone chip on screen

advise surface rust on rear discs

advise welded repair to front subframe

Fail 27 Jan 2010 73,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

advise exhaust system corroded and in poor condition advise replacement

advise front tyres worn on inside edges advise replacement

advise rear exhaust strap missing

advise stone chip on screen

advise surface rust on rear discs

advise suspension height looks low

advise welded repair to front subframe

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,148 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres wearing inner edges & 3mm.

offside wiper blade splitting.

rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

front tyres wearing inner edges & 3mm.

offside wiper blade splitting.

rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 60,881 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs corroding.

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

washers quite weak.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs corroding.

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,613 miles

advise surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,697 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT STRAP NOT FITTED

ADVISE STONE CHIP ON SCREEN

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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S250 CWK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S250 CWK, 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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S250 CWK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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