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S45 DCN

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 DCN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 64,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 64,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,811 miles

too low to fit in to brake rollers

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,514 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 52,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,771 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 49,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,854 miles

rear disks rusty but brakes working o/k

Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,854 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear disks rusty but brakes working o/k

Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,712 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 25,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,828 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,220 miles

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 18 Aug 2007 12,008 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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S45 DCN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S45 DCN, 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 S45 DCN registered?

S45 DCN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S45 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S45 DCN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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