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S349 FAR

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

15,943 mi
Last recorded15,943 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 FAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 15,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 15,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 15,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 15,797 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 15,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 15,678 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,629 miles

Central Rear tyres wearing

Pass 25 Aug 2016 15,576 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread about 3mm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 15,399 miles

inner rear tyres wearing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,969 miles

rear tyres slightly worn in centre

Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 14,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,297 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,288 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,287 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,990 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,973 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,673 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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S349 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S349 FAR?

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What year was S349 FAR registered?

S349 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S349 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S349 FAR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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