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S977 NCY

1998 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,661 mi
Last recorded81,661 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 NCY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

service brake efficiency only just met 50%

Fail 7 Nov 2016 81,655 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

service brake efficiency only just met 50%

Pass 16 Nov 2015 77,507 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges.

oil leak.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 77,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges.

oil leak.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,642 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,112 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

corrossion prescent at both sides rear closing panels

drivers side sun visor does not stay in the upright position but is not obscuring the drivers view of the road in zone a

exhaust system is deteriorated

movement at nearside front shock absorber lower bush not considered to be excessive .

offside rear metal brake pipe is corrodded not considered to be excessive .

sill covers fitted obscuring some components .

Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

sill covers fitted obscuring some components .

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

corrossion prescent at both sides rear closing panels

drivers side sun visor does not stay in the upright position but is not obscuring the drivers view of the road in zone a

exhaust system is deteriorated

movement at nearside front shock absorber lower bush not considered to be excessive .

offside rear metal brake pipe is corrodded not considered to be excessive .

suspension ride height lower than expected

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,233 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,333 miles

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

slight imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,068 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Chips In Windscreen

Front And Rear Suspension Subframes Rusted

Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Rusted

Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Rusting

Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

handbrake warning light on

rear discs corroding

sound proofing rubbing on offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2009 51,050 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 51,050 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Oct 2008 49,133 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

offside rear handbrake performance low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,298 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 47,276 miles

Centre Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

adv high leval brake light inop

Pass 5 Oct 2006 44,060 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge †rear tyres worn close to limit

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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S977 NCY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Orange 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 S977 NCY, 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 S977 NCY registered?

S977 NCY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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