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S603 GNU

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,106 mi
Last recorded50,106 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 GNU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,106 miles

lens missing on nearside repeater

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,680 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limits

Fail 23 Jun 2014 49,659 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f tyre close to limits

Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,104 miles

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

o/s/f tyre close to limits

Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f tyre close to limits

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,741 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre close to limits

srs light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,318 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,166 miles

;long h/brake travel

front pads low

rear disc poor condition

slight inbalance to front brakes

Fail 15 Jun 2009 46,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

;long h/brake travel

front pads low

rear disc poor condition

slight inbalance to front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,719 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 45,086 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 45,086 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,950 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 39,950 miles

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

oil leak to engine

s/r/s light on dash board /air bag.

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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S603 GNU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S603 GNU, 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 S603 GNU registered?

S603 GNU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S603 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S603 GNU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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