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S30 AJG

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 AJG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,780 miles

brake pipes to front flexes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system getting corroded

front and rear subframes getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

metal part of hydrolastic pipes getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

some play steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2010 51,796 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake pipes to front flexes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system getting corroded

front and rear subframes getting corroded

front discs getting corroded

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

metal part of hydrolastic pipes getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

some play steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2009 51,393 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 51,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,721 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,087 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 48,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S30 AJG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S30 AJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S30 AJG registered?

S30 AJG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is S30 AJG safe to buy?

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