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S737 UET

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,850 mi
Last recorded63,850 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS737 UET
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,850 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Strap Broken But Supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 63,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,991 miles

* BOTH HEADLIGHT PATTERNS ARE GETTING WEAK *

* RUST ON FRONT AND REAR SUB - FRAMES *

* SILLS DAMAGED *

* UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE RUST ON IT *

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,828 miles

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 61,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,825 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,928 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 57,928 miles

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

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

both rear traling arm bushes have play

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front disc inner face corroded

srs light on permanantly

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2007 54,131 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,131 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,787 miles

1. Nsr indicator bulb is faded †2. Slight coolant leak †3. Front & Rear subframes are corroded †4. Nsr steel brake pipes are corroded †5. Front & Rear brake pads are low †

6. Some corrosion on nsf & Osf chassis †7. Some corrosion on ns & Os floor pans

8. Brake flexi hoses are perrished

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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S737 UET is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S737 UET, 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 S737 UET registered?

S737 UET is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S737 UET safe to buy?

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