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S405 EAB

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,524 mi
Last recorded64,524 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 EAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,524 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 64,481 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Underside corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,923 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake servo performance poor at idle

Fail 27 Oct 2020 62,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake servo performance poor at idle

n/s front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,936 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 59,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,827 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn

o/s/f trackrodend has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2015 59,664 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,104 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,766 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,299 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,481 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 45,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,132 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,931 miles

exhaust going rotten. radiator fins rotten at bottom. inlet manifold old style. mod req`d

Pass 24 Jul 2007 30,383 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,148 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 25,577 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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S405 EAB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S405 EAB, 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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S405 EAB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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