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S4 YTK

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,802 mi
Last recorded79,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 YTK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,441 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,889 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,211 miles

cat rattling inside.(u/s)

engine needed to be very hot and only just passed emission test

Fail 25 Oct 2010 76,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

cat rattling inside.(u/s)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,131 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 73,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 69,650 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 69,595 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,789 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 66,789 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 62,738 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 62,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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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S4 YTK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S4 YTK, 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 S4 YTK registered?

S4 YTK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S4 YTK safe to buy?

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