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S323 MEP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,268 mi
Last recorded80,268 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 MEP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 80,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill filler repaired and breaking away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension system inoperative No apparent fluid in system both sides (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective poor beam image projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,197 miles

Coolant leak header tank/cap ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 79,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached track control arm/adjusters (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak header tank/cap ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 79,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Adjusting rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Leaking excessively from front of engine ()

Coolant leak Weeping form head ? ()

Suspension too low ? Possible bottoming out on traffic calmers

Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,680 miles

Offside Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 76,680 miles

Offside Rear Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,531 miles

N/s image poor

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 74,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,683 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,675 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns heaqdlamp pattern poor.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,675 miles

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

ns heaqdlamp pattern poor.

Pass 17 May 2012 70,082 miles

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

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

advanced corrosion to rear silencer.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 69,705 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,007 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,003 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear no plate in poor condition. secure and readable.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,102 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 64,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cat breaking up. noisy.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,079 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both no plates in poor condition. secure and readable

Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,079 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both no plates in poor condition. secure and readable

Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,992 miles

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

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

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

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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S323 MEP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S323 MEP, 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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S323 MEP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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