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S705 HEC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,833 mi
Last recorded114,833 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 HEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,833 miles

advise screen chiped

car been standing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 11,274 miles

car been standing 4 tyers low

Fail 10 Apr 2013 199,921 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 110,170 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,101 miles

play in ball joint osfcrossion brake pipes rear end damagedplates marked

Pass 24 Jun 2010 106,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 106,731 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 101,749 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 101,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 97,388 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,898 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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S705 HEC 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 S705 HEC, 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 S705 HEC registered?

S705 HEC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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