MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,549 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
damage to offside front
front and rear subframes weakened by corrosion
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
advanced corrosion under side
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
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
corrosion forming on underside and components
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
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
corrosion forming on underside components
exhaust corroded
front tyres uneven wear
both front tyres wearing low on inner edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres wearing low on inner edge
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion to os front lower suspension arm
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
some corrosion to inside edge of both rear brake discs
slight play in ns track rod end †some corrosion to inside edge of ns rear brake disc
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
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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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