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S352 SRD

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,153 mi
Last recorded84,153 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 SRD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,153 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 84,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 81,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,396 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,400 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r sill getting corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 74,400 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r sill getting corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,608 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 68,225 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,919 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,008 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 62,008 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre is scuffed out on the inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,142 miles

Offside rear tyre is 2mm

Fail 7 Jan 2008 58,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

possible very slight play in track rod end

very slight movement in nearside rear top ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,033 miles

possible very slight play in track rod end

very slight movement in nearside rear top ball joint

Pass 3 May 2007 54,905 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 54,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

strong advise both rear brake discs discolored/corroding

Pass 13 May 2006 48,508 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 48,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 45,109 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 45,109 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front tyres slightly low

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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S352 SRD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S352 SRD, 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 S352 SRD registered?

S352 SRD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S352 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S352 SRD shows 24 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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