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S156 SDX

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,128 mi
Last recorded77,128 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 SDX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 77,128 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 76,595 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,904 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,386 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,384 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,582 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 68,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,080 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 66,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 64,844 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 38,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Cooling water Leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,057 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,057 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 61,057 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 53,892 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 53,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

off side front tyre wearing on inside egde

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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S156 SDX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S156 SDX, 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 S156 SDX registered?

S156 SDX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S156 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 SDX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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