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S328 XAT

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,897 mi
Last recorded40,897 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS328 XAT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 40,897 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2023 40,678 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2022 40,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2021 40,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,343 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 38,336 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,250 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 38,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 37,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 28 May 2012 33,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,764 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,764 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads starting to get low

rear discs rusty on edges

Pass 22 May 2010 31,231 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM RUSTY

Pass 20 May 2009 28,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 28,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2008 22,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in nearside rear top ball joint

slight wear nearside lower arm bushes

Fail 20 May 2008 22,356 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight wear in nearside rear top ball joint

slight wear nearside lower arm bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,641 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,361 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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S328 XAT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S328 XAT, 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 S328 XAT registered?

S328 XAT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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