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S246 BPA

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,428 mi
Last recorded58,428 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 58,428 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play in both rear lower bushes on arms

water leak on pipe front to rear underneath

windscreen damaged in zone a on 10m

windscreen damaged in zone b under 40m in sweep of wipers

Fail 7 Aug 2007 58,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight play in both rear lower bushes on arms

water leak on pipe front to rear underneath

windscreen damaged in zone a on 10m

windscreen damaged in zone b under 40m in sweep of wipers

Pass 14 Oct 2006 55,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 44,956 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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S246 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S246 BPA, 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.

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S246 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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