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S391 VAO

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 VAO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 94,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,052 miles

both front brake discs are pitted

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 84,277 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,995 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 80,250 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,630 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 70,740 miles

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

offside wiper blade is partly split.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 65,970 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 61,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leak from front to rear metal coolant pipes

front t rear brake pipe-front section (at rear) slightly corroded

n/sr handbrake has poor performance

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,504 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 52,834 miles

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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S391 VAO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S391 VAO, 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 S391 VAO registered?

S391 VAO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S391 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 VAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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