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S795 AKP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,718 mi
Last recorded90,718 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 AKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2011 90,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,720 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 75,783 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,783 miles

Airbag light on

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 70,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake pads are deown to wear indicator

Pass 16 Aug 2007 67,301 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,795 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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S795 AKP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S795 AKP, 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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S795 AKP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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