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S703 VAW

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,863 mi
Last recorded108,863 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 VAW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 108,863 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 107,215 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 107,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 102,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 94,029 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 94,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 May 2009 80,428 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 80,289 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 67,005 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 67,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 6 May 2008 66,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 55,749 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 55,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 48,379 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 48,379 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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S703 VAW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S703 VAW, 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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S703 VAW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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