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S746 FDM

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests15 (6 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,516 mi
Last recorded132,516 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS746 FDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,516 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 132,516 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear discs slight wear

Pass 19 May 2010 125,741 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 125,607 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 118,377 miles

High Level Brake Light Has 2 Bulbs Not Working

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Surface Corrosion On Both Front And Rear Subframes

Pass 10 Jun 2009 118,377 miles

High Level Brake Light Has 2 Bulbs Not Working

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Surface Corrosion On Both Front And Rear Subframes

Fail 8 Jun 2009 118,339 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

High Level Brake Light Has 2 Bulbs Not Working

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Surface Corrosion On Both Front And Rear Subframes

Fail 18 May 2009 118,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 110,332 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s side lights blue but emmit white light

Fail 1 May 2008 110,243 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s side lights blue but emmit white light

Pass 24 May 2007 103,963 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 103,963 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 95,496 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 95,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2006 95,152 miles

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

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

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

both front and rear sub frames very rusty

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

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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S746 FDM 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 40%.

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 S746 FDM, 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 S746 FDM registered?

S746 FDM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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