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S663 HBD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,417 mi
Last recorded117,417 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS663 HBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 117,417 miles

both rear indicators amber colour fadding

both rear tyres worn very low

exhaust system poor

front shock absorbers bushes poor

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear metal brake pipes becomming corroded

reverse lights not working

vehicle generally in poor corroded condition

windscreen scratched and chipped

wipers poor

Fail 1 May 2014 116,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

chip in windscreen

exhaust has slight blow

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake disc,s fluctuate slightly

vehicle generally corrodded underneath

Pass 1 May 2014 116,347 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust has slight blow

both rear metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake disc,s fluctuate slightly

vehicle generally corrodded underneath

Pass 25 Mar 2013 114,007 miles

Some corrosion os sill panel.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 114,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Some corrosion os sill panel.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 112,299 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 112,296 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 105,992 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 105,992 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2009 102,213 miles

Catalytic converter outer skin in poor condition.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steel brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 102,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Catalytic converter outer skin in poor condition.

Coolant leak.

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steel brake pipes to offside and nearside rear flexy hoses corroded.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 98,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

near side front lower arm rustly

slight noise from top of steering wheel

Fail 27 Feb 2008 98,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,350 miles

front to rear metal coolant pipes very corroded and leaking under car

headlight light output poor (headlamp glass deteriorated)

offside dip beam not working - repalced bulb

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,122 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 86,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn innerwall advise

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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S663 HBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S663 HBD, 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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S663 HBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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