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S636 CDK

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,732 mi
Last recorded72,732 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 CDK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 72,732 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 72,732 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,130 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 71,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 71,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,388 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 98,702 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 98,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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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S636 CDK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S636 CDK, 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 S636 CDK registered?

S636 CDK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S636 CDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S636 CDK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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