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S901 UPU

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 UPU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 104,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

battery light on dash vehicle not charging

both rear tyres badly perished 205/50/R15V

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre badly perished 185/55/R15V

offside front side repeater slightly loose

oil leak

under side rusty condition

vehicle grinds when putting into reverse poss bleeding

Fail 23 Aug 2016 104,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning stiff and light on dash (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery not being charged

clutch not disengaging correctly poss bleeding

fuel gauge inop

nsf and nsr and osr tyres cracked between treads

Fail 14 May 2014 104,198 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front disc's in poor condition

rear disc's in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2012 102,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust fouling rear subframe

front subframe rusty

srs light on

Fail 24 May 2012 102,127 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust fouling rear subframe

front subframe rusty

srs light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,812 miles

both subframes corroded

Fail 3 May 2011 101,799 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 101,760 miles

front number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2006 100,481 miles

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

offside rear park brake slightly binding

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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S901 UPU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S901 UPU, 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 S901 UPU registered?

S901 UPU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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