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S920 OFV

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

104,124 mi
Last recorded104,124 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS920 OFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake low effort

steering 'powering' slightly to left

Pass 25 Jun 2020 103,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills have advanced corrosion

o/s handbrake low effort

steering 'powering' slightly to left

Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s hand brake slightly low effort

steering 'powering' to the n/s slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,695 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

o/s hand brake slightly low effort

steering 'powering' to the n/s slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2017 98,737 miles

CAR PULLS TO THE LEFT BUT NO FAULTS FOUND

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,402 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 96,382 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

steering easier to turn left than right

Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 93,063 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,334 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,522 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 91,512 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,054 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 88,027 miles

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

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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S920 OFV 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 S920 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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S920 OFV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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