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S497 MDP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,549 mi
Last recorded91,549 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 MDP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 91,549 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 89,609 miles

damage to offside front

front and rear subframes weakened by corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2020 89,609 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage to offside front

front and rear subframes weakened by corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,642 miles

advanced corrosion under side

Fail 3 Sep 2019 86,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear brake discs corroding

advanced corrosion under side

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,967 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering joints

underside /components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,730 miles

corrosion forming on underside and components

Fail 16 Aug 2017 82,726 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

corrosion forming on underside and components

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion forming on underside structure and components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,134 miles

corrosion forming on underside components

exhaust corroded

front tyres uneven wear

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,766 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,766 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 69,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,988 miles

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

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

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front sub frame corroded

handbrake lever tight in operation

rear discs worn

rear sub frame corroded

steering feels lighter when turning left hand down

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2012 62,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front sub frame corroded

handbrake lever tight in operation

rear discs worn

rear sub frame corroded

steering feels lighter when turning left hand down

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,934 miles

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

os rear tyre wearing low

some corrosion to inside edges of front and rear brake discs

some corrosion to ns front lower suspension arm

some damage to os outer sill

Fail 16 Aug 2010 58,940 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to os front lower suspension arm

Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,940 miles

corrosion to os front lower suspension arm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,651 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,419 miles

some corrosion to inside edge of both rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,561 miles

slight play in ns track rod end †some corrosion to inside edge of ns rear brake disc

Fail 26 Jul 2007 49,561 miles

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

slight play in ns track rod end †some corrosion to inside edge of ns rear brake disc

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,123 miles

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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S497 MDP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S497 MDP, 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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S497 MDP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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