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S669 MCF

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,715 mi
Last recorded72,715 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS669 MCF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded surface corrosion ()

Lower Nsf and Osf door cill surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr and osr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,617 miles

Nearside Front passenger door sill section, surface corrosion

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

Offside Front drivers door sill section, surface corrosion.

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle has surface rust in various arrears (6.1.B.2)

both front wheel arches have plastic covers fitted, obscuring view of metal behind these

Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre separating on outside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre separating on outside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section holed. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside of vehicle has surface rust in various arrears (6.1.B.2)

both front wheel arches have plastic covers fitted, obscuring view of metal behind these

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,489 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,489 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,796 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2013 65,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 60,111 miles

wheels marked.n/s/r panel marked.rusty around petrol filler cap.rear brake pads getting low and rear brake discs corroded and black.front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,443 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hi level brake lights some bulbs inoperative

nearside outer sill slight damage

nearside washer jet part. blocked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 44,685 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,651 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,509 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 35,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,744 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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S669 MCF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S669 MCF, 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 S669 MCF registered?

S669 MCF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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