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S295 EHR

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,900 mi
Last recorded38,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 EHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,900 miles

both aims are poor

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

rear subframe is corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2018 38,900 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light lens is broken (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning some times it works then not (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative all on bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both aims are poor

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

corrosion on under side of vehicle

front brake discs are pitted

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 35,336 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 35,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15.... (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres Severe inner wear, suspect treacking is out....

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,139 miles

Front tyres starting to wear inner shoulders.

parking brake just met mot requirments..

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,389 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 26,086 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,461 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,861 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,774 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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S295 EHR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S295 EHR, 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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What year was S295 EHR registered?

S295 EHR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S295 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S295 EHR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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