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S295 KKP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,196 mi
Last recorded124,196 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 KKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,196 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 124,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 119,374 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 118,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 117,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 115,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 115,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,634 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 112,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,386 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 107,262 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 107,160 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 105,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 100,493 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 94,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 92,122 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 91,920 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2006 91,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S295 KKP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 S295 KKP, 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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S295 KKP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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