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S165 GBD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,030 mi
Last recorded75,030 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 GBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front headlamp poor light output

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

Rear exhaust box in a poor conditon

Pass 6 Aug 2016 74,292 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,259 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,806 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 5 Mar 2012 59,490 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 18 Mar 2011 56,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,330 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 52,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,137 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 47,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,536 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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S165 GBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green 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 S165 GBD, 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 S165 GBD registered?

S165 GBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S165 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S165 GBD 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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