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S624 DGP

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS624 DGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,422 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 94,422 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 89,638 miles

vehicle sits very low needs hudralic pump

Fail 24 Feb 2015 89,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

vehicle sits very low needs hudralic pump

Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,692 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 85,691 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,165 miles

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

rear rack seal has misting of oil

Fail 15 Oct 2012 82,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

rear rack seal has misting of oil

Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,584 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 81,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,480 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 79,479 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 68,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s headlight image

Fail 6 Aug 2009 68,088 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s headlight image

unable to see rear pads

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,814 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,814 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,938 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 43,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,522 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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S624 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S624 DGP, 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 S624 DGP registered?

S624 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S624 DGP safe to buy?

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