MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both wiper rubbers starting too split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both wiper rubbers starting too split
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
rattle from within catalytic converter
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S558 FHR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 S558 FHR, 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 S558 FHR registered?
S558 FHR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1998.
Is S558 FHR safe to buy?
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