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S320 LDG

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,261 mi
Last recorded102,261 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS320 LDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 102,261 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 102,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 96,695 miles

Clutch fluid pipes under floor are becomnig quite rusty.

Exhaust lambda sensor has an intermittent fault.

Steering rack has slight wear/play, same for suspension parts at nearside front.

Suspension sub frames and other components have Light to medium corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 90,160 miles

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

Quite a lot of light to medium corrosion developing on suspension parts/subframes.

Pass 15 Aug 2005 84,056 miles

Both front brake discs have medium corrosion on faces, causing slight imbalance in performance.

Both front brake hoses ends have medium corrosion and should be renewed for next MOT.

Both rear indicators showing some white light.

Quite a bit of corrosion developing on suspension parts/subframes.

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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S320 LDG is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S320 LDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S320 LDG registered?

S320 LDG is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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