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S49 ARO

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,617 mi
Last recorded40,617 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 ARO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,504 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,638 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 38,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 24,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake didn't lock out on rbt.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 24,247 miles

handbrake didn't lock out on rbt.

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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S49 ARO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S49 ARO, 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 S49 ARO?

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What year was S49 ARO registered?

S49 ARO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S49 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 ARO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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