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S522 OVP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 OVP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 74,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 73,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,091 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 68,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,462 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,329 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 61,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,737 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,525 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,785 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,309 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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S522 OVP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 S522 OVP, 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 S522 OVP registered?

S522 OVP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S522 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 OVP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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