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S263 KKO

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

130,592 mi
Last recorded130,592 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS263 KKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 130,592 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 130,587 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 118,463 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 118,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

POWER STEERING PULLS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 114,012 miles

NSF and OSF headlamp beam patterns slightly distorted.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight leak from coolant pipes under vehicle.

Power steering felt heavier turning right than left.also whilst front of vehicle jacked up the steering automatically goes to the nearside.Can also be felt slightly whilst driving.

Power steering stopped working during test,warning lamp on and steering heavy.But then started working again.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 114,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

NSF and OSF headlamp beam patterns slightly distorted.

OSR parking brake effort low.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight leak from coolant pipes under vehicle.

Power steering felt heavier turning right than left.also whilst front of vehicle jacked up the steering automatically goes to the nearside.Can also be felt slightly whilst driving.

Power steering stopped working during test,warning lamp on and steering heavy.But then started working again.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 109,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 108,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,189 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 100,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 92,349 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 92,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 82,613 miles

slight lift in all top ball joints

slight smell of petrol but no leak found

some noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

vehicle seems to pull left but no fault found

Fail 3 Nov 2006 82,613 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight lift in all top ball joints

vehicle seems to pull left but can find no fault

Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in n/s rear tyre

suspect possible fault with power steering?

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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S263 KKO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S263 KKO, 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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S263 KKO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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