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S320 KBA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,866 mi
Last recorded114,866 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 KBA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 114,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs in poor condition

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013
Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 93,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,581 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,568 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 29,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

suspension low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,251 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 18,762 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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S320 KBA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S320 KBA, 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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What year was S320 KBA registered?

S320 KBA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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