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S820 MTH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,301 mi
Last recorded73,301 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 MTH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,301 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 73,296 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 70,518 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 70,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 70,120 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust silencer corroding.

Rear of offside outer sill/wing corroding.

Slight imbalance in power steering.

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,081 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Offside rear lower wing to sill panel corroding.

Rear number plate slightly loose.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,077 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Offside rear lower wing to sill panel corroding.

Rear number plate slighly loose.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,935 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension lower wishbone corroding.

Offside rear lower wing to sill corroding.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Rear number plate slightly loose.

Suspension getting close to bump stops.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 69,811 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear silencer corroding.

Offside rear lower wing to sill corroding.

Suspension getting close to bump stops.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,496 miles

exhaust poor condition,slight play in offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

suspension components corroding,oil leaks,suspension bushes wearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake hose ferrules corrodeing.

front and rear subframes corrodeing

Fail 7 Sep 2010 67,977 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake hose ferrules corrodeing.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 66,685 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 66,685 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,393 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,393 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,756 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 58,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,502 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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S820 MTH 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 66.7%.

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 S820 MTH, 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 S820 MTH registered?

S820 MTH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S820 MTH safe to buy?

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