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S723 YOO

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,616 mi
Last recorded68,616 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 YOO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 68,616 miles

Both front brake hose ferrules corroding

Nearside rear lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside rear inner arch, engine lower cover insecure

Slight play in Nearside front top swivel

Fail 7 May 2013 68,616 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hose ferrules corroding

Nearside rear lower shock absorber bush worn

Offside rear inner arch, engine lower cover insecure

Slight play in Nearside front top swivel

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,983 miles

N/S/R lower shock abs bush partially worn

S/B/P to N/S/R flexi starting to corrode

Suspension low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,772 miles

Damp around water pipe under vehicle

Front to rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Nearside rear steeel brake pipe starting to corrode

Small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 61,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,074 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,073 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 43,618 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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S723 YOO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S723 YOO, 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 S723 YOO registered?

S723 YOO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S723 YOO safe to buy?

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