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S396 MOH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,617 mi
Last recorded100,617 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 MOH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 100,617 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs rusty

Various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2019 98,097 miles

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

rattle from cat

Fail 1 Feb 2019 97,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

battery flat

rattle from cat

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,603 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 85,232 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,232 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,364 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chasis slightly corroded in various places

Pass 10 May 2013 80,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 77,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 75,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2011 75,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 73,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,318 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 62,880 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 55,989 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 45,195 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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S396 MOH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S396 MOH, 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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S396 MOH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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