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S904 KBL

1998 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS904 KBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,667 miles

All bushes cracked

Corrosion underneath on components

Intermitent steering fault

Pass 1 Aug 2012 89,584 miles

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

drag on both front wheels

slight dampness on both front shock absorbers

Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

corrosion starting on rear brake pipes

drag on both front wheels

slight dampness on both front shock absorbers

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,801 miles

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

emissions close to legal limits

nearside front brake binding

offside front brake binding

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 81,808 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 81,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suspension low pump up required

Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,678 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 75,678 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,562 miles

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

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

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,320 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,003 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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S904 KBL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S904 KBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S904 KBL registered?

S904 KBL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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