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S760 APF

1998 MG Sports

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 APF
MakeMG
ModelSports
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 83,002 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,924 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,924 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,551 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 78,547 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 Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,520 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,520 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,173 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r silencer tail pipe partly missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,366 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 61,366 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre close to 1-6mm on inner tread

rear silencer strap insecure (still supported by other mounts)

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 8 Jun 2005 52,225 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 52,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the MG Sports?

Based on 910 MOT tests across 143 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 19
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
Horn not working 11
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
brake recording little or no effort 11
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S760 APF is a 1998 MG Sports in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a MG Sports fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S760 APF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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S760 APF is a 1998 MG Sports, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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