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S44 SLW

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,525 mi
Last recorded62,525 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 SLW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 62,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,248 miles

front & rear subframes rusty

n\s & o\s outer sills rusty at rear

Fail 6 Jun 2022 62,246 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

front & rear subframes rusty

n\s & o\s outer sills rusty at rear

Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front & rear subframes rusty

o\s & n\s outer sills rusty at rear

Fail 11 Jun 2021 61,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front & rear subframes rusty

o\s & n\s outer sills rusty at rear

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,742 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,809 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

slight freeplay in both rear wheels

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs rusty/worn and brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2011 52,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear brake discs rusty/worn and brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,052 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,474 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 42,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,440 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 41,440 miles

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

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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S44 SLW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S44 SLW, 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 S44 SLW registered?

S44 SLW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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