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S83 DGJ

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,074 mi
Last recorded63,074 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 DGJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,074 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 63,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 62,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 59,895 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 59,895 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,470 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 57,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 55,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,687 miles

front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Aug 2011 52,639 miles

185/55/15 FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 51,013 miles

nearside front tyre cut

nearside rear exhaust mount bent

offside & nearside front tyres cracking

offside front tyre cut

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,966 miles

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)

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

exhaust mounts deteriorating

offside & nearside front tyres cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,966 miles

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

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

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)

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

exhaust mounts deteriorating

offside & nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 48,371 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,113 miles

slight uneven wear on front tyres

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front indicator damaged

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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S83 DGJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S83 DGJ, 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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S83 DGJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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