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S385 FAR

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,995 mi
Last recorded109,995 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 FAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 109,995 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 109,453 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 109,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 108,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 108,314 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 108,312 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,117 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 81,047 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 81,047 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,166 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 71,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 69,731 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 65,075 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

one high level brake light not working

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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S385 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S385 FAR, 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 S385 FAR registered?

S385 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S385 FAR safe to buy?

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