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S542 DFB

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,398 mi
Last recorded48,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 DFB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,398 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,640 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre tread cracked

Fail 17 Mar 2008 40,565 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,565 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2008 40,549 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,782 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

near side front tyre worn on the inner edge

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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S542 DFB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S542 DFB, 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 S542 DFB registered?

S542 DFB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S542 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 DFB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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