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S615 EFC

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,317 mi
Last recorded61,317 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 EFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 61,317 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 61,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to its cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on fire wall x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to its cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill within 30 cm of A mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rusted through (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,015 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,939 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 51,721 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,577 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 49,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,824 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,763 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 42,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,632 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 39,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 36,844 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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S615 EFC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S615 EFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S615 EFC registered?

S615 EFC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S615 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S615 EFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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