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S809 RNX

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,121 mi
Last recorded86,121 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 RNX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,121 miles

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

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

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

front brakes pads appear low

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre worn too 1.6mm inner edge

rear brakes pads appear low

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2013 859,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes pads appear low

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn too 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre worn too 1.6mm inner edge

rear brakes pads appear low

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,666 miles

few areas of corrosion including rear subframe

off side front track rod end has play

Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

few areas of corrosion including rear subframe

off side front track rod end has play

Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,490 miles

suspension close to stops

Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 67,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,352 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 51,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,497 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 49,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge (strongly advise)

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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S809 RNX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S809 RNX, 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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S809 RNX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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