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S477 KGX

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,957 mi
Last recorded50,957 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS477 KGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower wish bone corroded

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front Lower wish bone corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 50,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,823 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,891 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 49,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,657 miles

rear exhaust deteriated.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,375 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,254 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,400 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,334 miles

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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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S477 KGX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S477 KGX, 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 S477 KGX registered?

S477 KGX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S477 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S477 KGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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