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S351 FBN

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,580 mi
Last recorded44,580 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 FBN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,580 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under body corroded.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 44,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Central tread cracking. (cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2019 43,681 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 42,653 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 42,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 40,634 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,068 miles

All four Tyres approacing legal limits, showing cracks in tread and signs of perishing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,597 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 30,597 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,137 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2012 29,128 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,505 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 22,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 21,838 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,639 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 21,635 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,261 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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S351 FBN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S351 FBN, 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 S351 FBN registered?

S351 FBN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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