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S545 BBW

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,544 mi
Last recorded88,544 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS545 BBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 88,544 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight movement but not excessive

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front brake disc corroded

Offside headlamp intensity slightly reduced but not significantly

Fail 28 Nov 2023 88,540 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear trailing arm bushes have slight movement but not excessive

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 86,223 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Fail 1 Oct 2022 86,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some corrosion o/s/r outer sill

Pass 19 Sep 2020 85,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tire worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,989 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s inner drive shaft gator weeping

o/s/f tire low 2mm and badly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 84,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp beam image poor

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 80,910 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 80,909 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 80,468 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,928 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

front tyres wearing low on inner shoulder.

nearside bottom ball joint boot split and isecure but still preventing the ingress af dirt.

offside dipped beam pattern is a little blurry.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,664 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs getting rusty

trim hights getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,984 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,768 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriorating and cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2009 70,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

rear number plate deteriorating and cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,873 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,911 miles

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

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

rear number plate damage / discoloured

Fail 31 May 2007 60,911 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear number plate damage / discoloured

Pass 30 May 2006 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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S545 BBW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S545 BBW, 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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S545 BBW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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