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S856 AHJ

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

113,304 mi
Last recorded113,304 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 AHJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 113,304 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2016 113,304 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,554 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 111,550 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2014 111,156 miles

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts panels

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,647 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

offside rear inner driveshaft boot holed

strong smell of petrol

suspension low

Fail 10 Apr 2013 107,647 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

offside rear inner driveshaft boot holed

strong smell of petrol

suspension low

wiper motor noisey

Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,621 miles

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

nearside front tyre fouling wheel arch liner on lock

offside rear inner driveshaft boot holed

wiper motor noisey

Fail 2 Apr 2012 105,621 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre fouling wheel arch liner on lock

offside rear inner driveshaft boot holed

wiper motor noisey

Pass 11 Apr 2011 103,357 miles

windsceen scored by wiper nearside

wipers noisey

Fail 8 Apr 2011 103,357 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)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

windsceen scored by wiper nearside

wipers noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,078 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 100,078 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 96,953 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 96,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 93,197 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 93,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 89,535 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 89,535 miles

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

front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2006 85,555 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 85,375 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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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S856 AHJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S856 AHJ, 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 S856 AHJ registered?

S856 AHJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S856 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 AHJ shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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