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S931 BPA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2021 101,192 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor ( not welded along edge) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front half) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 100,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pipe to clutch slave rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2020 100,855 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside rear affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,357 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 98,133 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 96,927 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 95,858 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,182 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noiesy

offside & nearside front head light reflectors poor

Pass 4 Mar 2010 76,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noise

offside & nearside front head lights reflectors poor

Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,301 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front to rear coolant pipe leaking

offside & nearside front head light reflectors poor

Fail 17 Mar 2008 60,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,395 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,395 miles

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

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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S931 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S931 BPA, 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 S931 BPA registered?

S931 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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