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S514 XNF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,803 mi
Last recorded192,803 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 XNF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 192,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 192,361 miles

underbody corrosion and underseal

Fail 8 Jun 2018 192,287 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 191,097 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 191,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 189,902 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 187,426 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 187,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under car heaverly under sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2014 186,778 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 186,776 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Mar 2013 184,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 184,339 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 176,047 miles

bonnet cable broken

both sides rear radius arm large bushes worn

front and rear brake discs scored and corroded

front and rear subframe areas corroded

main brake pipes slightly insecure at rear

oil filler housing insecure

slight play in o/s steering rack end

transmission oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 161,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle large bushes slight play

general corrosion to front and rear subframes

o/s steering rack end as slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2011 161,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle large bushes slight play

general corrosion to front and rear subframes

o/s steering rack end as slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2010 150,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,104 miles

clutch pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 13 Mar 2009 140,102 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

clutch pipe corroded

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 10 Mar 2008 126,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 126,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 111,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 96,583 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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S514 XNF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S514 XNF, 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 S514 XNF registered?

S514 XNF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S514 XNF safe to buy?

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