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S949 LVN

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,066 mi
Last recorded83,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 LVN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 83,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,652 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,199 miles

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,132 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 68,128 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside headlight light output slightly reduced.

offside rear tyre has slight lump on inner wall

Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,371 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides at rear, lower edges of sills starting to corrode.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,369 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides at rear, lower edges of sills starting to corrode.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,265 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 59,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 May 2006 54,748 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 54,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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S949 LVN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S949 LVN, 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 S949 LVN registered?

S949 LVN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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