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S379 FAR

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 FAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 93,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2013 88,310 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 86,786 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 86,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,213 miles

front and rear sub-frame slightly corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear outersill slightly damaged and starting to split

slight play in offside rack joint

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 16 Apr 2010 85,168 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear sub-frame slightly corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear outersill slightly damaged and starting to split

slight play in offside rack joint

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 27 Apr 2009 82,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 82,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 79,779 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2008 79,779 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Apr 2006 63,774 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 63,774 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all shockabsorber lower bushes perishing

exhaust system getting rusty

handbrake just makes minimum requirements

offside rear wheelarch inner lining detached and rubbing on tyre

rear tyres under inflated

service brake below minimum requirements

slight rust front and rear subframes

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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S379 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S379 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.

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What year was S379 FAR registered?

S379 FAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S379 FAR safe to buy?

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