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S424 KRA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,923 mi
Last recorded51,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 51,923 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,016 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre brake light not working

advise front tyres weaing on inner edge

advise surface rust on inner face of all brake discs

Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,007 miles

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

both front lower shocker bushes have slight play

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 May 2013 39,252 miles

condition of brake discs inner faces

corrosion to brake pipe nearside rear to offside

corrosion to sub frames

hi level stop lamp inoprative

Pass 14 May 2012 36,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,421 miles

boarderline play to o/s/f track rod end

both batterys under bonnet lose

both front tyres worn unevenly on the inner edges 2mm

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded and flexi is corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlamps dim

sills damaged

steering rack damp

Fail 20 May 2011 35,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

boarderline play to o/s/f track rod end

both batterys under bonnet lose

both front tyres worn unevenly on the inner edges 2mm

brake pipes corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded and flexi is corroded

fuel pipes corroded

headlamps dim

sills damaged

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Sep 2006 26,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Play in steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2006 26,886 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

play in steering rack

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 KRA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KRA, 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 KRA registered?

S424 KRA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S424 KRA safe to buy?

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