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S530 UHJ

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,363 mi
Last recorded66,363 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 UHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 66,363 miles

Front Sub frame has surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Inner Sill has surface corrosion.

Rear Sub frame has surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame has surface corrosion

Rear Sub frame has surface corrosion.

Rear nearside and offside inner sills have corrosion.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,101 miles

Front sub frame has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion.

Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front sub frame has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear sub frame has surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,730 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side and near side (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 57,674 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Off side and near side (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bolts missing (1.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Off side and near side (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side and near side (4.1.E.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,554 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,971 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 45,286 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear indicators starting to show white light

Fail 6 Mar 2014 41,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,086 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,086 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 36,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,732 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,727 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,959 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 30,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,295 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,297 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,985 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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S530 UHJ 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 60.9%.

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 S530 UHJ, 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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S530 UHJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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