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S923 FRP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,054 mi
Last recorded129,054 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 FRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 129,054 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 128,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 128,431 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 121,911 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 121,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At the join with the manifold to the rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 117,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,692 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 114,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,254 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 111,254 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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,046 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2015 108,046 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,835 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

N/S/F tyre cracked and deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 95,829 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust deteriorated

N/S/F tyre cracked and deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2013 92,372 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,335 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 85,622 miles

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

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 85,445 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 80,099 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,934 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

os wing repeater slight damage

osr trim loose wheel arch area

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,826 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 65,826 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,001 miles

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

o/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,991 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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S923 FRP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S923 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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What year was S923 FRP registered?

S923 FRP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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