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C16 SLH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,282 mi
Last recorded83,282 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 SLH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 83,282 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 81,291 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 81,291 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all brake discs corroded

all brake pipe flexi hoises ends corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,639 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 77,639 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 74,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 71,886 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 71,886 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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C16 SLH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C16 SLH, 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 C16 SLH registered?

C16 SLH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is C16 SLH safe to buy?

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