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S605 UYD

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,473 mi
Last recorded37,473 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 UYD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 37,473 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 36,931 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,029 miles

Front wiper blades split, but still clearing the screen.

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,883 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2011 28,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 27,227 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

ns head light poor pattern

os front tyre close to limits on inner edge

overheating

steering heavier to turn to right hand lock (slightly)

suspension low

Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,628 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,104 miles

Advise surface corrosion to steering rack.

Pass 3 May 2006 21,782 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 21,782 miles

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

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

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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S605 UYD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S605 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 S605 UYD registered?

S605 UYD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S605 UYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 UYD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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