MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both beam images slightly poor
both front and rear subframes corroded
both front tyres on 3mm tread
corrosion on both inner and outer sills,offside rear inner and outer arch
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes at joint with hoses
exhaust system corroded
front wiper blades starting to split and smear screen
oil stains on engine
rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted(strong advise)
slight corrosion and pitting on front brake discs
slight movement in battery
slight play in both rear suspension upper balljoints
srs warning lamp does not illuminate
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
battery slightly loose
both beam images slightly poor
both rear brake pipes at join to hoses heavily corroded
corrosion on both inner and outer sills
corrosion on front to rear brake pipes in mounting clips and rear brake pipe transfer block
exhaust system heavily corroded
front and rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted(strong advise)
front and rear subframes heavily corroded
front wiper blades starting to split and smear screen
nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread and slight marking on sidewalls
nearside rear indicator just starting to emit white light
nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit,bald on inner edge and perished(strong advise)
offside front tyre worn to 3mm tread
offside rear outer arch corroded(strong advise)
offside rear tyre worn on edges and perished
play in both rear suspension upper ball joints(strong advise)
slight bind from offside front brake
slight oil stains on engine
srs warning lamp does not illuminate
front subframe exhaust and rear discs slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S856 FRP 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 63.6%.
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 FRP, 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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S856 FRP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 August 1998.
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