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S215 SVX

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,929 mi
Last recorded75,929 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 SVX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 75,929 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 74,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,173 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 68,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 67,810 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 66,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 65,158 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,556 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,461 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,086 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 57,987 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,987 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 56,560 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 56,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

suspension height low

water leak from coolant pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,040 miles

rear tyres on 3mm and wearing on the edges

Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,685 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 45,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs and pads worn close to limit

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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S215 SVX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S215 SVX, 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

How do I check the history of S215 SVX?

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What year was S215 SVX registered?

S215 SVX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S215 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S215 SVX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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