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S284 VCL

1998 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,668 mi
Last recorded104,668 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 VCL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,668 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2013 102,447 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front brake disc's inner faces in very poor condition

Headlamp images poor & offside h/lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 102,447 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front brake disc's inner faces in very poor condition

Headlamp images poor & offside h/lamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear inner sills shoeing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 98,137 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,079 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 93,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 87,660 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 77,624 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 77,621 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,463 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,463 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 72,452 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,523 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,896 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 62,884 miles

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

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

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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S284 VCL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S284 VCL, 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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S284 VCL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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