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S408 KRH

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,662 mi
Last recorded26,662 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 KRH
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front flex hoses corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

front number plate deteriorated

off side front tyre worn on the inner edge

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake flex hoses corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 22,438 miles

exhaust joints corroded

front and rear sub-frames corroded

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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S408 KRH is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S408 KRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S408 KRH is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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