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S433 AYG

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,175 mi
Last recorded103,175 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS433 AYG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,175 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 99,983 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2018 94,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,848 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)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper requires attention

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,035 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Outer Track rod end has slight play

Nearside Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose assembly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim distorted

Nearside Outer Cill coroded

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint gaiter cracked

Offside Front Brake hose assembly corroded

Offside Outer Cill corroded

Offside Rear Brake caliper requires attention

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint cover cracked

Oil leak

Suspension requires pumping up

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2016 83,035 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted

Front Outer Track rod end has slight play

Nearside Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose assembly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim distorted

Nearside Outer Cill coroded

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint gaiter cracked

Offside Front Brake hose assembly corroded

Offside Outer Cill corroded

Offside Rear Brake caliper requires attention

Offside Rear Upper Ball joint cover cracked

Oil leak

Suspension requires pumping up

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 79,918 miles

front brake discs inner condition poor

front subframe surface corrosion

os outer cill slightly corroded

rear brake discs inner condition poor

rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2015 79,918 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs inner condition poor

front subframe surface corrosion

os outer cill slightly corroded

rear brake discs inner condition poor

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 76,983 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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

front subframe corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe corroded has been treated in some areas

n/s/front shock absorber body corroded

o/s/front brake binding slightly

o/s/front hub assembly corroded

o/s/front shock absorber body corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 72,718 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 66,425 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,913 miles

FRONT BOX SECTION VERY RUSTY

Fail 20 Sep 2011 61,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

FRONT BOX SECTION VERY RUSTY

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,086 miles

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

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

front sub frame rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2010 58,075 miles

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

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

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

front sub frame rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,411 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 54,380 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,743 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 66,935 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 66,128 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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S433 AYG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S433 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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S433 AYG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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