MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
space saver on front n/side
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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S980 KBL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 S980 KBL, 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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S980 KBL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 1998.
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