MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,763 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front both shock absorbers have slightly worn bushes
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached tie bar has worn front bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both shock absorbers have slightly worn bushes
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front discs corroding.
One centre stop lamp bulb inoperative.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Front and rear discs corroding.
One centre stop lamp bulb inoperative.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in rear track control arm bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in rear track control arm bushes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
osf tyre wrearing inner edge
rear discs condition poor
slight play in n/s/r + o/s/r lower suspension bushes
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S516 MLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S516 MLN, 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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S516 MLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1998.
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