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S454 FAR

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,010 mi
Last recorded87,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS454 FAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,010 miles

brake discs all round light surface rust.

exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

o/s washer jet blocked.

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

vehicle under side, front and rear sub frames and various suspension components signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Fail 21 May 2020 87,007 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section/wheel arch at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake discs all round light surface rust.

exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

o/s washer jet blocked.

o/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

vehicle under side, front and rear sub frames and various suspension components signs of heavy surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,890 miles

Front & Rear sub-frames starting to corrode

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under side, Floor/Sills ect showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,689 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre steel pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 85,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre steel pipe (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,255 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 83,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tyres cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,916 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,469 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathered

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,032 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 4 Apr 2012 72,031 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,318 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 69,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 64,746 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,595 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 58,766 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 48,967 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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S454 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S454 FAR, 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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S454 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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