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S772 KLX

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,739 mi
Last recorded84,739 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS772 KLX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside HEAD LAMP OUTPUT IS POOR AND THE FOCUS IS POOR

Nearside Rear SUB-FRAME MOUNTING IS RUSTED AND REPAIRED

Outer SILLS RUSTED

Fail 17 Sep 2018 64,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside HEAD LAMP OUTPUT IS POOR AND THE FOCUS IS POOR

Nearside Rear SUB-FRAME MOUNTING IS RUSTED AND REPAIRED

Outer SILLS RUSTED

Pass 8 Sep 2017 83,092 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 80,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,922 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

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

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor.

Nearside rear outer upper suspension ball joint has slight lift.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor.

Nearside rear outer upper suspension ball joint has slight lift.

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,351 miles

Front and rear brake disc's inner faces corroded.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 67,351 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front and rear brake disc's inner faces corroded.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,358 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011

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

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

front headlamps have poor beam patterns

rear indicator bulbs are fading

rear tyres are cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,760 miles

offside rear tyre is worn to warning bars

Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,760 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn to warning bars

Fail 29 Aug 2009 56,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,427 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,125 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 53,125 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bold inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 50,337 miles

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)

advise both front tyres starting to step

Pass 13 Apr 2006 45,446 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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S772 KLX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S772 KLX, 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 S772 KLX registered?

S772 KLX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S772 KLX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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