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S72 UEL

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,417 mi
Last recorded47,417 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 UEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 47,417 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

brake performance poor. 55%

coolant pipes corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

front suspension arms corroded

hand brake performance poor, 18%

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,387 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

coolant pipes corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front brake discs corroded inner

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,382 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brakes flexi hoses ferrules corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front suspension arms corroded

play in rear suspension upper ball joints

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front suspension arms corroded

play in rear suspension top ball joints

Fail 24 Jun 2016 47,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

front suspension arms corroded

play in rear suspension top ball joints

Pass 28 May 2015 47,133 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant pipes corroded.

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

front suspension arms corroded.

Fail 28 May 2015 47,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant pipes corroded.

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

front suspension arms corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear sub-frames corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

front suspension arms corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear sub frames corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

headlamp reflectors deteriorated but light output not seriously reduced.

o/s/r outer sill damaged.

Pass 26 May 2011 45,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamps slightly dim.

n/s/r brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 May 2010 44,449 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc inner surface corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 43,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,420 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 40,420 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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S72 UEL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S72 UEL, 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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S72 UEL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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