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S340 MEC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,405 mi
Last recorded101,405 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 MEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 101,404 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 98,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 97,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads appear low. advise closer inspection of front brake pads.

offside rear brake discs corroded

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all discs worn scored and pitted

all pads wearing thin

exhaust has light corrosion

front brake hose joints corroded

front shocker bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear tyres worn low

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,035 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 87,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,839 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 78,828 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 70,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 70,057 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S340 MEC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S340 MEC, 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 S340 MEC registered?

S340 MEC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S340 MEC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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