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S435 MBL

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,119 mi
Last recorded104,119 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 MBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,119 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,007 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 28 Jun 2013 98,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 96,036 miles

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

corrosion to both sub-frames

Pass 27 May 2011 95,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 94,444 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 85,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,062 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 75,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 61,004 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 61,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 54,311 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2006 53,884 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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S435 MBL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S435 MBL, 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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S435 MBL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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