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S53 ORV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,399 mi
Last recorded52,399 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 ORV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 52,399 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Slight oil leak to engine

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,433 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 46,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,927 miles

Corrosion to inner edges of front discs

Slight bind,N/S front brake

Fail 11 Jun 2013 38,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion to inner edges of front discs

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

Slight bind,N/S front brake

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,469 miles

Heavy corrosion to inner edges of front discs

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

Slight bind.N/S front brake

Fail 28 Jun 2012 36,469 miles

Heavy corrosion to inner edges of front discs

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Slight bind.N/S front brake

Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,407 miles

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

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

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

advise both headlamp beam aims are slighly diffused

advise front brake discs are slighly rusty on edges

advise rear brake discs are slighly rusty on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2010 26,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s neadlamp beam pattern is diffused slightly

advise n/s/f brake disc is slightly rusty

advise o/s headlamp beam pattern is diffused slightly

advise o/s/f brake disc is slighly rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2009 23,959 miles

Both front head lamps have a poor beam image

Both rear tyres on tread limit and in need of replacement

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

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

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

Off side front tyre on tread limit on inner edge and in need of replacement

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,959 miles

Both front head lamps have a poor beam image

Both rear tyres on tread limit and in need of replacement

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

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

Off side front tyre on tread limit on inner edge and in need of replacement

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,118 miles

FRONT DISC PADS 4MM

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S53 ORV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S53 ORV, 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 S53 ORV registered?

S53 ORV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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