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S983 LRA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

73,099 mi
Last recorded73,099 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 LRA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,099 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,098 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,586 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 70,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,107 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 63,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,649 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 56,649 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,193 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,317 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,810 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 41,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,080 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 27,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 23,446 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 23,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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S983 LRA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S983 LRA, 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 S983 LRA registered?

S983 LRA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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