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S305 RLK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,043 mi
Last recorded70,043 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 RLK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,043 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,912 miles

N/s/r wheel bearing slight worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,912 miles

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

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

N/s/r wheel bearing slight worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,948 miles

N/s/r disc worn

N/s/r shaft inner gaiter split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,966 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 37,440 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,275 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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S305 RLK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S305 RLK, 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 S305 RLK registered?

S305 RLK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S305 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S305 RLK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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