MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,634 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces. rear discs also poor condition
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
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front wheel rubs suspension arm in full lock when jacked up fully.
Both rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside headlamp light output poor
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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S98 HCB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 December 1998.
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