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S716 OCW

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,860 mi
Last recorded61,860 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 OCW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 61,860 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 58,743 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre rear inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 58,742 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre rear inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 57,983 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,977 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,960 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 57,960 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 57,868 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 57,169 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,184 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 54,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 50,917 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 47,017 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,017 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,861 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 40,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,141 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,296 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,662 miles

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

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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S716 OCW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S716 OCW, 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 S716 OCW registered?

S716 OCW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S716 OCW safe to buy?

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