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S188 AGT

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,000 mi
Last recorded69,000 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 AGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 69,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 64,884 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 63,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 60,559 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 unit not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,715 miles

Engine Covers

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 Upper (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt X4 (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 56,694 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high X2 (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working All 3 (1.2.1b)

Engine Covers

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 Upper (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt X4 (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,578 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 45,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 41,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery support braket missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,856 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 29,856 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,599 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,442 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 26,442 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,545 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 20,545 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,557 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 13,557 miles

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

Front tyres wearing heaverly on inner edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 10,061 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Oil leak

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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S188 AGT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S188 AGT, 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 S188 AGT registered?

S188 AGT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S188 AGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 AGT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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