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S304 BPG

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,873 mi
Last recorded112,873 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 112,873 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s & o/s rear outer sills corroded but servicable

Fail 1 Nov 2013 107,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 107,264 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 99,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 27 Oct 2012 99,086 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake hoses metal pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear discs corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2011 95,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front subframe, front shock absorbers and front anti roll bar all slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,220 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted and scoured

Fail 25 Oct 2010 90,220 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs pitted and scoured

Pass 14 Oct 2009 84,126 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,833 miles

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

different tyre sizes and aspect ratios between front and rear axles

Fail 15 Oct 2008 76,829 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

different tyre sizes and aspect ratios between front and rear axles

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,293 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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S304 BPG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S304 BPG, 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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S304 BPG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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