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S803 LNR

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,922 mi
Last recorded97,922 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 LNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2021 97,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 91,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,927 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,220 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 82,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2016 81,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 79,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,613 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 77,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,831 miles

steering feels heavier turning right ?

surface corrosion front and rear

Fail 8 Aug 2013 76,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering feels heavier turning right ?

surface corrosion front and rear

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,757 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 76,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,245 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,667 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 74,216 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 58,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 58,017 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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S803 LNR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S803 LNR, 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 S803 LNR registered?

S803 LNR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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