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S814 EEC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,182 mi
Last recorded69,182 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 EEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 69,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam image when dipped. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body outer sill at rear. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around inner wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam image when dipped. (1.8.A.1b)

Engine oil low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,816 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,746 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,594 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 63,551 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,245 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 72,243 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 64,628 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 64,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S814 EEC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S814 EEC, 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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S814 EEC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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