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S367 FAR

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,952 mi
Last recorded59,952 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS367 FAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,952 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,842 miles

Front brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 58,740 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,740 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,612 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,262 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,861 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

handbrake reading just within limits

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 16 Dec 2006 54,862 miles

front and rear pads and discs wearing

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

play o/s/f ball joint

Pass 5 Dec 2005 53,317 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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S367 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S367 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

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What year was S367 FAR registered?

S367 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S367 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S367 FAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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