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S349 BPG

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,929 mi
Last recorded62,929 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 BPG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,897 miles

o/s side front wishbone slightly coroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,874 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,056 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipe(offside from 3 way connector)

head lamps in very poor condition

suspension ride hieght would benefit from attention

vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time

Fail 5 Mar 2010 60,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion in rear brake pipe(offside from 3 way connector)

head lamps in very poor condition

suspension ride hieght would benefit from attention

vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time

Pass 24 Jan 2009 60,045 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,039 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,487 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 54,452 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,853 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,817 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

intermittent coolant loss noticed during emissions test.

offside rear tyre centre tread area worn/wearing heavily (as if over inflated)

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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S349 BPG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey 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 S349 BPG, 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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S349 BPG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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