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S429 OPX

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,931 mi
Last recorded105,931 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 OPX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 105,931 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside headlamp pattern deteriorating

play in nearside front top ball joint

rear brake pipes corroded

rear discs worn and corroded

sills slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,451 miles

o/s/f brake disc rusty where car hasnt been used 4 a while

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,653 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 89,656 miles

centre stop lamp not working:- no longer wired up.

surface corrosion to parts of underside.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front subframe and suspension components rusty

slight play in both front wheels

steering rack very badly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 84,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S429 OPX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S429 OPX, 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 S429 OPX registered?

S429 OPX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S429 OPX safe to buy?

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