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S588 FKN

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,410 mi
Last recorded83,410 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 FKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 83,410 miles

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

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,355 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 78,355 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,044 miles

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

heavy surface rust underside been standing

Fail 5 Apr 2016 75,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

heavy surface rust underside been standing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,238 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,062 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,367 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 62,367 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

steering warning light on

Fail 24 Mar 2011 60,000 miles

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,026 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 54,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 50,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,379 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,583 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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S588 FKN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S588 FKN, 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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S588 FKN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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