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S38 GRP

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,209 mi
Last recorded68,209 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 GRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 68,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 66,640 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,240 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 65,218 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,248 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 63,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 60,855 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 59,885 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,846 miles

both headlamps light output diffused

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 56,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,338 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,337 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)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,638 miles

both rear discs pitted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,864 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,612 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 28,521 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,621 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 23,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 17,993 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 8,028 miles

advise poss centre stop lamp not working

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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S38 GRP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S38 GRP, 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 S38 GRP registered?

S38 GRP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S38 GRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 GRP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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