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S516 AWW

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,503 mi
Last recorded30,503 miles
Recorded on31 May 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 AWW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2020 30,503 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,846 miles

Nearside Front worn on the inside

corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 10 Jun 2016 28,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front worn on the inside

corrosion to all brake hose ferrules

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,283 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 26,736 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,997 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,408 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,842 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 13,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 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)

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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S516 AWW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver 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 S516 AWW, 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 S516 AWW registered?

S516 AWW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S516 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 AWW 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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