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S970 DGT

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,972 mi
Last recorded44,972 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 DGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 44,972 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 42,337 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leaking air. tyre dead flat (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of being run flat slight damage to side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 39,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides pitted & corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 37,318 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes cleaned & greased (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,474 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 35,474 miles

Coolant leak

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 33,822 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 33,814 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 31,655 miles

BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 29,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,844 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 22,844 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 6 May 2008 17,520 miles

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)

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

n/s front tyre wear

o/s and n/s headlight aim high

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 16,776 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 16,235 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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S970 DGT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S970 DGT, 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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S970 DGT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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