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S123 EEW

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,244 mi
Last recorded79,244 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 EEW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,244 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,892 miles

whole under body has a heavy coating of underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 78,339 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,339 miles

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

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

oil leak

partial bind in o/s/f brake

rear brakes binding

rear footbrake slightly weak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,982 miles

offside rear brake binding

slight play in offside rear track control arm

vehicle corroded in places

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,666 miles

front subframe bolt broken

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,244 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,923 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 75,259 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2009 74,523 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2008 742,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 62,863 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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S123 EEW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S123 EEW, 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 S123 EEW registered?

S123 EEW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S123 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 EEW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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