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S635 GKO

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 GKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 99,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,738 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,738 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,726 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,481 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 93,174 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 89,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,679 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All shocks lower bushes have wear & play

Both headlight patterns fading

Exhaust corroding

Front inner pads & disc worn

Nearside No plate light getting loose

Radiator deteriorated & slight leak

Rear TCA bushes show wear

Rear lower hub mount bushes show wear

Slight lift in front & rear upper ball joints

Pass 10 Mar 2006 70,458 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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S635 GKO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S635 GKO, 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 S635 GKO registered?

S635 GKO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S635 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S635 GKO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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