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S250 DFB

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 DFB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2014 85,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,686 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,733 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear subframe rusty

headlamp beam images getting poor

Fail 23 Sep 2011 81,733 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust system rusty

front and rear subframe rusty

headlamp beam images getting poor

Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 79,549 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,955 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,731 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 72,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,944 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2007 68,944 miles

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

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,642 miles

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

Nearside front dip beam pattern weak.

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Aug 2006 65,642 miles

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

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

Nearside front dip beam pattern weak.

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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 DFB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DFB, 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 DFB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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