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S626 EGC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,364 mi
Last recorded62,364 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 EGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge slighty

Offside Rear lamp very slight damage

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,344 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 62,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,109 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2012 55,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,101 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak frome filter/oil switch housing

rear brake discs worn/check pads

Fail 13 Jun 2011 49,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak frome filter/oil switch housing

rear brake discs worn/check pads

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,462 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,832 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 32,841 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,913 miles

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)

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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S626 EGC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S626 EGC, 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 S626 EGC registered?

S626 EGC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S626 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S626 EGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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