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S325 DEU

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,058 mi
Last recorded63,058 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 DEU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,058 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Front wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,431 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,317 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 53,317 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,362 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,583 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side rear tyre going out of shape

off side rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 40,047 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 40,047 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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S325 DEU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S325 DEU, 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 S325 DEU registered?

S325 DEU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S325 DEU safe to buy?

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