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S769 VGV

1998 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,844 mi
Last recorded88,844 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 VGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 88,844 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front tyre side wall perished.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,548 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front tyre side wall perished.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 87,129 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre and o/s/r tyre slightly perrished

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,057 miles

coolant leak from pipe under vehicle

noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,001 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

coolant leak from pipe under vehicle

noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2012 79,389 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,744 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS RUSTY

SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/R CALIPER PIVOT

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON THEN WENT OUT

Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

FRONT AND REAR DISCS RUSTY

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON THEN WENT OUT

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,640 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 74,569 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 66,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,482 miles

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

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

front wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 11 Aug 2007 63,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,903 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 56,903 miles

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

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant pipe to matrix leaking

radiator coolant stained

starter motor sticking

steering rack slightly noisy in operation

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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S769 VGV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S769 VGV, 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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S769 VGV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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