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S557 MRK

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,602 mi
Last recorded49,602 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 MRK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,602 miles

air bag light and steering warning lights illuminated then went out

all four brake discs corroded and pitted

general underside corrosion

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre perished and cracked 205.50.15v

rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket broken

suspension requires attention (very hard)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 49,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

air bag light and steering warning lights illuminated then went out

all four brake discs corroded and pitted

general underside corrosion

nearside front brake binding

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre perished and cracked 205.50.15v

rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket broken

suspension requires attention (very hard)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,270 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 185/55r15 handcook

slight wear on n/s track rod

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,052 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 46,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Dec 2008 44,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,432 miles

1, Rear screen is opaque 2, Nearside seatbelt is unchecked because there is a child seat 3, Centre exhaust/cat in poor condition 4, Rear brake discs are corroded

5, suspension slightly low

Fail 21 Nov 2007 41,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

1, Rear screen is opaque 2, Nearside seatbelt is unchecked because there is a child seat 3, Centre exhaust/cat in poor condition 4, Rear brake discs are corroded

5, suspension slightly low

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 14 Oct 2005 33,809 miles

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

offside rear tyre punctured by a screw

oil leak

steering rack and front subframe corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2005 33,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre punctured by a screw

oil leak

steering rack and front subframe corroding

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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S557 MRK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S557 MRK, 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 S557 MRK registered?

S557 MRK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S557 MRK safe to buy?

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