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S616 EFC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS616 EFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 79,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 77,007 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,979 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,756 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,725 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 67,600 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 58,877 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 53,843 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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S616 EFC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S616 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 S616 EFC registered?

S616 EFC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S616 EFC safe to buy?

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