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S115 BGE

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,672 mi
Last recorded65,672 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 BGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 65,672 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 65,672 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,242 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

during interior checks , power steering malfunction warning lamp flickered on once

Fail 27 Oct 2007 57,242 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

during interior checks , power steering malfunction warning lamp flickered on once

Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,729 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 48,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,235 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 46,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded, unable to scrape n/s/r due to limited access.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

N/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge.

Play in o/s/f track rod end.

Play/flex in both rear hubs but not excessive.

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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S115 BGE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S115 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 S115 BGE registered?

S115 BGE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S115 BGE safe to buy?

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