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S653 APH

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,341 mi
Last recorded73,341 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 APH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 73,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 72,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 71,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 64,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front+rear suspension has been lowered

uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Fail 23 Sep 2009 64,523 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front+rear suspension has been lowered

uneven wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2008 53,087 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,901 miles

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

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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S653 APH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S653 APH, 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 S653 APH registered?

S653 APH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S653 APH safe to buy?

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