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S98 HCB

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,634 mi
Last recorded69,634 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 HCB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 69,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,326 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,887 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 67,887 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,235 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,226 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,697 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces. rear discs also poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2015 64,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition also rusting on inner surface

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,237 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 62,243 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front wheel rubs suspension arm in full lock when jacked up fully.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,795 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside headlamp light output poor

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,916 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,351 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

coolant leaking from hose underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 45,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,254 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 44,253 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 44,250 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 42,678 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 42,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 5 May 2005 41,073 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S98 HCB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S98 HCB, 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 S98 HCB registered?

S98 HCB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 December 1998.

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