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S577 FKO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,671 mi
Last recorded56,671 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS577 FKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 56,671 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle has been under seal sprayed , not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four wheel rims badly corroded

both front suspension arms surface rusty

both front tyre walls perished

vehicle under body has been wax oiled

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat slow to operate

rear brake pipes greased up

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,510 miles

front brake discs rusty

subframes surface rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,057 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 56,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,727 miles

rear subframe/suspension corroded

offside wiper blade split

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,555 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,554 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,872 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

RADIATOR CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,265 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,817 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,812 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,682 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SRS LAMP ON

Fail 26 Jun 2008 52,654 miles

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,010 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,341 miles

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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S577 FKO 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 73.7%.

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 S577 FKO, 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 S577 FKO registered?

S577 FKO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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