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S325 EGC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,250 mi
Last recorded131,250 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 EGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2017 131,250 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative needle not attached (6.7.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated and nearside tail pipe missing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 106,331 miles

nearside exhaust tailpipe extension missing

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 85,650 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 85,643 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 85,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Electronic power steering out of calibration (pulls to left)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 79,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,231 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 70,231 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 67,437 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,492 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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S325 EGC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S325 EGC, 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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S325 EGC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 1998.

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