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S915 OFV

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,027 mi
Last recorded100,027 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 OFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,730 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear suspension low [ hydro suspension ]

Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,730 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear suspension low [ hydro suspension ]

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2011 89,109 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,852 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,677 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 69,677 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,285 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 45,225 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 52,550 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 52,550 miles

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

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

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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S915 OFV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S915 OFV, 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 S915 OFV registered?

S915 OFV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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