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S139 DWK

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 DWK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 99,064 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 98,814 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 97,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 96,625 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)

brake pipes corroded

hydro elastic pipes corroded

lower arms heavily corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,482 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 95,211 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,462 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 89,893 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2007 87,400 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,336 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 84,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 78,783 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 78,763 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S139 DWK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S139 DWK, 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 S139 DWK registered?

S139 DWK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S139 DWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S139 DWK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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