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S167 DGC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 DGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 83,309 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,592 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 76,353 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 765,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,915 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 57,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 37,810 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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S167 DGC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S167 DGC, 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 S167 DGC registered?

S167 DGC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S167 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S167 DGC shows 12 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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