MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
brake pipes corroded
offside front track rod end slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
srs light on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front lower s/absorber bushes worn
srs light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front lower s/absorber bushes worn
srs light on
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
headlamps starting to deteriorate
hydrolastic susp.low
srs light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front lower s/absorber bushes worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet cable u /s
difficult to pass emissions test
rear brake pipe corroded
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
emissions erratic
o/s/r hand & footbrake low effort
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S553 XJN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S553 XJN, 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 S553 XJN registered?
S553 XJN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S553 XJN safe to buy?
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