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S408 AYG

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,258 mi
Last recorded75,258 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 AYG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 75,258 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 75,258 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,211 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,938 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 73,938 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,973 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,653 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2012 69,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,537 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,301 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 64,217 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 60,642 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 60,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2008 56,035 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 56,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 52,351 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,589 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 46,589 miles

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

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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S408 AYG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S408 AYG, 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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S408 AYG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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