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S248 MRA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,938 mi
Last recorded11,938 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS248 MRA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 11,938 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 11,516 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front windscreen washers slightly blocked

Fail 2 Jan 2013 11,516 miles

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

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front windscreen washers slightly blocked

Pass 24 Nov 2011 11,338 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 8,354 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 6,391 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 6,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 6,234 miles

Nail in n/s/r Tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2006 5,568 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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S248 MRA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S248 MRA, 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 S248 MRA registered?

S248 MRA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S248 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S248 MRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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