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S440 BGP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 BGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,260 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner shoulders of tread (nearside 2mm offside 1mm) Advise tracking checked and adjusted as required to prolong tyre life

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated & corroded through outer skin in places

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

Tyre size: 18555R15V

Pass 11 May 2011 82,410 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded, Front and rear subframes corroded, Rear number plate worn.

Strongly Adv, Full brake inspection, Brake hoses starting to wear,Brake pipes starting to corrode, Tracking check, Rear exhaust corroded, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread,Damp around steering rack,Chip in front screen,

n/s/f headlamp reflector/cover worn(light out put slightly recuced).

Fail 29 Apr 2011 82,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front and rear brake discs corroded, Front and rear subframes corroded, Rear number plate worn.

Strongly Adv, Full brake inspection, Brake hoses starting to wear,Brake pipes starting to corrode, Tracking check, Rear exhaust corroded, Nail in n/s/r tyre tread,Damp around steering rack,Chip in front screen,

Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cracks in front windscreen

rear number plate cracked

suspension low

Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,869 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cracks in front windscreen

rear number plate cracked

suspension low

Pass 12 Jul 2008 73,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 73,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 72,409 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 71,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S440 BGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S440 BGP, 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 S440 BGP registered?

S440 BGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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