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S201 TWG

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,781 mi
Last recorded67,781 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 TWG
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,781 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 67,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2007 65,765 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 65,750 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,774 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 61,774 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 55,462 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 55,455 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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S201 TWG is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S201 TWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S201 TWG registered?

S201 TWG is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S201 TWG safe to buy?

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