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S137 XEV

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,238 mi
Last recorded53,238 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 XEV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,238 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,748 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 498,005 miles

corrosion to nearside offside front lower arms and suspension

damage to nearside rear outer sill lip

steering heavy

washers poor

Fail 13 Jun 2009 49,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

corrosion to nearside offside front lower arms and suspension

damage to nearside rear outer sill lip

steering heavy

washers poor

Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,530 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 48,704 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

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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S137 XEV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S137 XEV, 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 S137 XEV registered?

S137 XEV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S137 XEV safe to buy?

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