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S530 EGC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,042 mi
Last recorded67,042 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 EGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,835 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs slightly corrodied

Fail 9 Jul 2015 62,835 miles

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

Coolant leak

front brake discs slightly corrodied

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,688 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 61,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,229 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 60,223 miles

Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2007 60,211 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,404 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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S530 EGC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S530 EGC, 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 S530 EGC registered?

S530 EGC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S530 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S530 EGC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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