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S255 FVC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,002 mi
Last recorded44,002 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 FVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 44,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 44,002 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 42,925 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,381 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 42,381 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017 41,875 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,818 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres distroted

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 40,818 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyres distroted

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,187 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,325 miles

front tyres distorted

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 37,325 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres distorted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,161 miles

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 30,015 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,637 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 27,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,827 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,868 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,405 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,887 miles

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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S255 FVC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S255 FVC, 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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S255 FVC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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