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S636 GKO

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 GKO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 94,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,201 miles

Front tyres tread 'stepping' on inner edges

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,569 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 78,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

play in nearside front track rod end

play in nearside front upper swivel

play in offside front track rod end

Pass 15 Jun 2010 78,121 miles

Front brake discs inner faces pitted

NSF & OSF lower arms rusty in places

Fail 10 Jun 2010 78,114 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front brake discs inner faces pitted

NSF & OSF lower arms rusty in places

Steering fault

Pass 2 Jun 2009 77,597 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 76,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 76,231 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,884 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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S636 GKO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S636 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S636 GKO?

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What year was S636 GKO registered?

S636 GKO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S636 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S636 GKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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