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S602 UYD

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,575 mi
Last recorded50,575 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS602 UYD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,822 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 45,226 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,771 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 44,771 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Suspension ride height is a little low on offside.

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 44,205 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 43,544 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,992 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 42,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,155 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,066 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 41,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,595 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 40,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,323 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,107 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 27,912 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 27,912 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 UYD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S602 UYD, 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 UYD registered?

S602 UYD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S602 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S602 UYD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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