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S336 FAR

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,129 mi
Last recorded63,129 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 FAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 63,129 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT DISCS / SLIGHT PERRISHING ON REAR TYRES

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,675 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,638 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,225 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,756 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 37,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,511 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,899 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 31,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,340 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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S336 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S336 FAR, 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 S336 FAR registered?

S336 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 September 1998.

Is S336 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S336 FAR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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