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S308 UBL

1999 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 UBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 80,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 71,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 61,440 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 61,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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S308 UBL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S308 UBL, 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 27 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 S308 UBL registered?

S308 UBL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S308 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S308 UBL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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