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S462 DYJ

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS462 DYJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 89,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s outersills

Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s outersills

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,348 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 87,345 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,490 miles

bit play nsf wheel bearing

both wipers poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2007

Brakepipe into offside rear flexyhose slightly corroded

Front to rear brakepipe slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2007 81,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakepipe into offside rear flexyhose slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S462 DYJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S462 DYJ, 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

How do I check the history of S462 DYJ?

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What year was S462 DYJ registered?

S462 DYJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S462 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S462 DYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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