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S970 UPU

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,825 mi
Last recorded96,825 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 UPU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,825 miles

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

Offside rear bodywork slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour White (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear bodywork slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,562 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 96,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 95,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 93,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,353 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 88,353 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2011 85,310 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 85,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 82,346 miles

advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge advise rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 11 May 2010 82,346 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge advise rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2009 82,345 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn inner edge advise rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,714 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 74,895 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 74,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,413 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 68,387 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear silencer corroding

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 UPU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S970 UPU, 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 S970 UPU registered?

S970 UPU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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