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S588 KKH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,881 mi
Last recorded102,881 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 KKH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,881 miles

minor surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,006 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

surface corrosion to rear inner sills noted

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,637 miles

slight wear noted in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,740 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 83,740 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front sun visor does not secure in closed position

Fail 29 Nov 2008 76,806 miles

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

surface corrosion strating all under c ar

Pass 29 Nov 2008 76,806 miles

surface corrosion strating all under c ar

Pass 14 May 2007 75,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 72,507 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 KKH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KKH, 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 S588 KKH registered?

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

Is S588 KKH safe to buy?

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