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S842 FKN

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

109,191 mi
Last recorded109,191 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 FKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 109,191 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 109,168 miles

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)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,484 miles

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

general corrosion on chassis etc

slight play in front lower arm bushes

slight play in rear lower arm bushes

Fail 28 May 2010 104,453 miles

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

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

general corrosion on chassis etc

slight play in front lower arm bushes

slight play in rear lower arm bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2009 97,489 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Jan 2009 97,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,282 miles

O/S/F obligitory mirror damaged.

Surface corrosion to all rear brake pipes.

Fail 5 Jan 2008 92,262 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

O/S/F obligitory mirror damaged.

Surface corrosion to all rear brake pipes.

Both track rod ends have recently been replaced however they have been improperly fitted and the nearside shank appears to have been broken. FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT!!!

Fail 2 Jan 2008 92,254 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Bolt missing from offside front wing

Both front lower arm front and rear bushes slightly worn

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside door mirror secured with tape but provides a view to rear of the vehicle

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Suspension slightly low

Pass 2 Jan 2007 83,096 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 83,096 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

coolant leak ? leaking from header tank on idle

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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S842 FKN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S842 FKN, 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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S842 FKN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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