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S602 OFV

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,353 mi
Last recorded76,353 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 OFV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,689 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 72,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 70,898 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 70,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,383 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,617 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

rusty brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2010 65,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

advise front brake discs in poor condition!

advise rusty brake pipes!

Pass 22 May 2009 63,356 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

play in nearside track rod end

play in offside front track rod end

Fail 22 May 2009 63,354 miles

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

play in nearside track rod end

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 15 May 2008 56,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,257 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 41,253 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 37,262 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 37,262 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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S602 OFV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S602 OFV, 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 S602 OFV registered?

S602 OFV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S602 OFV safe to buy?

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