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S106 VWF

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,438 mi
Last recorded76,438 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 VWF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 May 2012 76,438 miles

1)Brake discs corroded.2)Coolant pipes corroded.3)Offside headlamp slightly diffusec.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 76,438 miles

1)Brake discs corroded.2)Coolant pipes corroded.3)Offside headlamp slightly diffusec.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,076 miles

1) Front brake discs corroded.2)Offside headlamp diffused slightly.3)Metal coolant pipes corroded and leaking.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,076 miles

1) Front brake discs corroded.2)Offside headlamp diffused slightly.3)Metal coolant pipes corroded and leaking.

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,016 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 69,748 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 69,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 56,152 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 56,023 miles

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

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

offside front very slight roughnes on wheel bearing

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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S106 VWF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S106 VWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S106 VWF registered?

S106 VWF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S106 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S106 VWF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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