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S43 ARO

1998 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,242 mi
Last recorded92,242 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 ARO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,242 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2012 92,032 miles

front tyres getting low

n/s/f tyre perished

rear discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Mar 2011 91,235 miles

offside & nearside rear brake disc wearing badly

Fail 25 Feb 2011 91,228 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

offside & nearside rear brake disc wearing badly

Pass 9 Feb 2010 89,951 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 87,618 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 73,041 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 73,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 66,637 miles

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

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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S43 ARO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S43 ARO, 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 S43 ARO registered?

S43 ARO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S43 ARO safe to buy?

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