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S415 XAY

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,182 mi
Last recorded121,182 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 XAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 121,182 miles

Oil leak

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

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

all four brake discs heavily corroded

slight corrossion in rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2011 121,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

SPLIT IN WATER HOSE (LEAKING)

SUSPENSION LOW

BAD OIL LEAK!!!!

CATALYSTIC CONVERTER RATTLING

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

FRONT TYRES WORN 2.0MM INSIDE EDGES

GEOMETRY CHECK

SEVERAL OIL LEAKS TO BE INVESTIGATED!!

VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF TRACK ROD END

WINDSCREEN WASHER AIMS!!

Pass 2 Oct 2009 119,906 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 113,068 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 113,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 998,746 miles

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm

front to rear brake pipe slightley correded

front wipers smearing on n/s

Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,554 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 85,554 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clip missing from n/s hand brake cable

uneven tread wear to o/s front tyre,tread blocks(inner edge)

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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S415 XAY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S415 XAY, 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 S415 XAY registered?

S415 XAY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S415 XAY safe to buy?

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