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S629 EFC

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 EFC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,377 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2014 93,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,195 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 90,195 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 87,341 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 29 May 2010 84,853 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 84,853 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 83,432 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 83,432 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,420 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,420 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,984 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,340 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 74,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S629 EFC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 S629 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.

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What year was S629 EFC registered?

S629 EFC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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