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S381 BJE

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,285 mi
Last recorded77,285 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 BJE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 77,285 miles

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2008 77,222 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 69,958 miles

Suggest power steering be checked as very light when turning left!

Fail 29 Aug 2007 69,958 miles

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

Suggest steering alignment be checked as steering very light when turning to the left.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,727 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,595 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 54,926 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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S381 BJE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S381 BJE, 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 S381 BJE registered?

S381 BJE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S381 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 BJE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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