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S18 VVC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,193 mi
Last recorded21,193 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 21,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wall deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2015 20,376 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,926 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,401 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,047 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 16,047 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 14,436 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,436 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 11,749 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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S18 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S18 VVC, 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 S18 VVC registered?

S18 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S18 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 VVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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