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S113 BGE

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 BGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,343 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 92,343 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 91,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 91,272 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,406 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 88,394 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 88,394 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 85,227 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 85,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 79,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 76,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S113 BGE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S113 BGE, 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 S113 BGE registered?

S113 BGE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S113 BGE safe to buy?

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