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S424 BWH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,127 mi
Last recorded54,127 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS424 BWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear part on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 52,049 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 50,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,390 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,581 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,413 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,641 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 42,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,284 miles

FRONT DISCS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,284 miles

FRONT DISCS

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,146 miles

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

o/s/r heat shild insicuer rubbing on wheel

Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

o/s/r heat shild insicuer rubbing on wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,816 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 35,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,843 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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S424 BWH 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 S424 BWH, 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 S424 BWH registered?

S424 BWH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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