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S368 FRC

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS368 FRC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,713 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 95,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 91,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 89,200 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 89,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 86,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 85,900 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 79,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,032 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 59,643 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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S368 FRC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S368 FRC, 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 S368 FRC registered?

S368 FRC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S368 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S368 FRC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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