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S730 CMV

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,243 mi
Last recorded43,243 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 CMV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,243 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Fail 26 Jan 2018 43,243 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden Offside rear unit leaking (2.4.A.1b)

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

Centre stop light missing

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

Nearside front indicator lens is damaged

Offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front suspension sitting low,above bump stop.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,219 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 39,219 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,499 miles

Both front beam images are just visible

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,345 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,760 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 33,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,671 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,693 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,075 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 26,185 miles

ONLY ONE O/S WASHER WORKING

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,185 miles

ONLY ONE O/S WASHER WORKING

REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

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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S730 CMV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S730 CMV, 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 S730 CMV registered?

S730 CMV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S730 CMV safe to buy?

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