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S49 VGA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,832 mi
Last recorded83,832 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 VGA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 83,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,215 miles

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

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

parking brake on o/s low effort. track rod ends corroded and slight play.. colum slight play. front and rear subfames badly corroded but meet req. standard.vehicle feels vague when driven..

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,136 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 75,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 11 Nov 2006 71,790 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 71,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

underbody "inc subframes" rusting in places badly

Pass 4 Nov 2005 66,624 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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S49 VGA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGA, 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 S49 VGA registered?

S49 VGA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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