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M444 XEE

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,668 mi
Last recorded52,668 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 XEE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,668 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,668 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,903 miles

both rear indicators starting to show a white light

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipe on 3way union slightly corroded

slight distortion on front brakes

slight distortion on offside headlight

Fail 8 Oct 2007 51,899 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both rear indicators starting to show a white light

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipe on 3way union slightly corroded

rear discs corroded in places

slight distortion on front brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,059 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 50,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,588 miles

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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M444 XEE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M444 XEE, 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 M444 XEE registered?

M444 XEE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M444 XEE safe to buy?

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