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S57 FGP

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,716 mi
Last recorded53,716 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 FGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,716 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 53,714 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,704 miles

Both inner and outer sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,628 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,152 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,644 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 37,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,672 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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S57 FGP 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 90.9%.

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 S57 FGP, 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 S57 FGP registered?

S57 FGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S57 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S57 FGP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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