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S727 XPP

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,767 mi
Last recorded72,767 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 XPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,767 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

sills corroded and weak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 72,750 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,734 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 72,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside headlamp has poor beam pattan

nearside front tyre in poor condtion

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

Fail 1 Nov 2012 71,611 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 Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,355 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

subframes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2009 70,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

subframes corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,632 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,447 miles

baffles loose in exhaust

Fail 21 Apr 2007 64,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

baffles loose in exhaust

Pass 3 May 2006 58,045 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 58,045 miles

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

Nearside 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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S727 XPP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S727 XPP, 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 S727 XPP registered?

S727 XPP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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