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S866 FRP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,448 mi
Last recorded79,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 FRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 79,418 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested due to readings off the scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r handbrake lever not on stop

Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,849 miles

rear trailing arms bushes slight movement

Fail 11 Oct 2017 74,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear trailing arms bushes slight movement

Pass 13 Aug 2016 68,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,761 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,089 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 58,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,566 miles

headlamps dim

Fail 20 Apr 2012 56,518 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

headlamps dim

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,811 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,719 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 47,719 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,021 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 41,051 miles

exhaust support missing not causing exhaust to be insecure (ok at this test)

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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S866 FRP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S866 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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S866 FRP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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