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S527 VAR

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,333 mi
Last recorded77,333 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 VAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,333 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,154 miles

rear torshion bar bent but ok

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear torshion bar bent but ok

Pass 6 Jun 2008 71,106 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 71,106 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 66,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 59,925 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 59,902 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

All four tyres are worn unevenly and out of shape.

Both sides front discs are worn and corroded unable to take measurement and see the front brake pads.

Offside front upper ball joint has slight mouvement as a sign of wear internaly to my opinion immediate replacement is advised.

Parking brake lever has side mouvements requiresinspection as it could increase play and result to disangagement of the application

Unable to make full assesment of steering and braking system under the engine cover due to impared view and engine covers.

air bag warning lamp staying on

no lights fitted at time of test

the complete exhaust system is corrodet and deteriorated at the joints flanges.

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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S527 VAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S527 VAR, 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 S527 VAR registered?

S527 VAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S527 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 VAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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