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S586 APK

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,448 mi
Last recorded103,448 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 APK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 100,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

185/55R15 tyres fitted to front axle & 205/50R15 tyres fitted to rear axle at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2022 97,704 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,924 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 94,911 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear @ Rear T Junction (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At Rear T Junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corroded & Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At Rear T Junction (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,425 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 93,046 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 19 May 2014 93,046 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,109 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

steering rack sligtly feel rough

Fail 23 May 2009 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,821 miles

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

steering pul to n/s

Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,821 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

power steering pulls to the left (could be dangerous).

Pass 23 Sep 2006 67,655 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 67,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 57,632 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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S586 APK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S586 APK, 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 S586 APK registered?

S586 APK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S586 APK safe to buy?

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