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S175 GBD

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,316 mi
Last recorded29,316 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 GBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 29,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,707 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,704 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 26,374 miles

o/s/f brake disc in poor condition on inner face

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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S175 GBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S175 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 S175 GBD registered?

S175 GBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S175 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S175 GBD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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