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S644 FWH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,219 mi
Last recorded69,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS644 FWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,219 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,219 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cat rattling in exhaust

Fail 22 Jun 2007 57,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear drag links slight play

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,528 miles

both rear drag links slight play

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,094 miles

n/s/rear wheel slightly damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2006 54,094 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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S644 FWH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S644 FWH, 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 S644 FWH registered?

S644 FWH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S644 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S644 FWH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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