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S260 EOK

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,908 mi
Last recorded49,908 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 EOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front shock absorbers are weak recomend suspension pump up asap.

minor engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front shock absorbers are weak recomend suspension pump up asap.

minor engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 44,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 44,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,290 miles

rear tyres flat and tread low

Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,405 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 36,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 33,282 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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S260 EOK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S260 EOK, 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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S260 EOK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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