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S661 LNR

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

140,265 mi
Last recorded140,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 LNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 140,265 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 140,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 139,528 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front hubs and brake components rusty

front subframe in a very rusty condition

poor image on headlights

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 28 Jul 2016 139,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front hubs and brake components rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front subframe in a very rusty condition

poor image on headlights

underside in a rusty condition

Pass 1 Aug 2015 137,047 miles

poor image on headlights

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 24 Jul 2015 137,029 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

por image on headlights

underside in a rusty condition

Fail 2 Jul 2015 136,961 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside and inner and outer sills in a rusty condition

Pass 19 Jun 2014 133,928 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 133,841 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 131,507 miles

accelerator sticking

front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 26 Jun 2013 131,490 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

accelerator sticking

front and rear suspension in a rusty condition

Fail 23 May 2013 131,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front and rear sub frames in a rusty condition

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 May 2012 129,146 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sills rusty

exhaust shield insecure

front and rear subframes rusty

poor image on o/s headlamp

rear brake discs scored

warning lights in diplay

Fail 20 Apr 2012 129,099 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

acceelorator pedal sticking

battery insecure

front and rear suspension components rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2011 123,922 miles

all discs corroded

subframes,floors,inner sills and front suports in a rusty condition

Fail 26 Feb 2011 123,869 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

all discs corroded

subframes,floors,inner sills and front suports in a rusty condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 116,474 miles

both subframes in a rusty condition

Fail 22 Dec 2009 116,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both subframes in a rusty condition

Pass 11 Dec 2008 108,806 miles

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

front suspension arms and underside of vehiclein a rusty condition

slight lift in n/s/r wheel

Fail 3 Dec 2008 108,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

slight lift in n/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,058 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes rusted

Fail 20 Dec 2007 102,058 miles

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)

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

front and rear subframes rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,316 miles

both subframes rusted

front number plate damaged

suspension low

Fail 19 Dec 2006 93,311 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

subframes rusting

suspension low

Pass 3 Jan 2006 86,079 miles

SLIGHT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORROSION.

SLIGHT UNDERBODY CORROSION

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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S661 LNR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

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 S661 LNR, 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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S661 LNR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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