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S381 REY

1998 MG MG

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,735 mi
Last recorded63,735 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 MG MG72,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 REY
MakeMG
ModelMG
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 53,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 53,926 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front wishbone's corroded

some movement in both front shocker lower bushes

wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Jan 2006 47,259 miles

How Reliable is the MG MG?

Based on 2,574 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
542
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 95
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
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S381 REY is a 1998 MG MG in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 MG MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.3% with a typical mileage of 72,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG MG fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S381 REY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG MG typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 28 years old, this MG MG is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S381 REY registered?

S381 REY is a 1998 MG MG, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S381 REY safe to buy?

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