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S732 AWH

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,975 mi
Last recorded94,975 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 AWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,975 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 31 May 2017 94,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 92,874 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 92,874 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)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,267 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 14 May 2015 91,267 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 May 2014 89,104 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 14 May 2014 89,093 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)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,867 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 82,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 79,279 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES RUSTING, ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 79,279 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES RUSTING, ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 17 Jun 2008 69,848 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 69,828 miles

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

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

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

ALL SHOCK ABSOBERS BUSHES WORN.REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,616 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 61,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,198 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,362 miles

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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S732 AWH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S732 AWH, 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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S732 AWH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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