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S85 MFL

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,536 mi
Last recorded59,536 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 MFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 59,536 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 56,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,378 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,910 miles

all suspension shows age/wear

both rear track control arm bushes just meet

front discs corroded (may need replacing soon)

handbrake performance could be better

n/s/f shock damp (just meets)

rear discs corroded/poor condition

underbody water pipes heavily corroded (may need replacing soon)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 50,907 miles

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

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

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

all suspension shows age/wear

both rear track control arm bushes just meet

front discs corroded (may need replacing soon)

handbrake performance could be better

n/s/f shock damp (just meets)

rear discs corroded/poor condition

underbody water pipes heavily corroded (may need replacing soon)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,422 miles

Both headlight pattern fading

Both side rear T.C.A arm bushes have wear

Exhaust corroded

Front discs worn & corroded

Nearside washer could be better

Rear discs worn & corroded

Rear pads LOOK low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,481 miles

serious water leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 47,292 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 47,292 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,781 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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S85 MFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S85 MFL, 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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S85 MFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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