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S740 HTM

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,714 mi
Last recorded71,714 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 HTM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,714 miles

Nearside front tyre is cracking

Offside front tyre is cracking

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside front tyre is cracking

offside front tyre iscracking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,154 miles

front wipers are worn

near side front tyre has deep crackes

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,178 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 64,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 61,189 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s head light is dull

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,283 miles

o/s/f brake hose is corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 51,792 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 51,792 miles

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

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

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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S740 HTM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red 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 S740 HTM, 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 S740 HTM registered?

S740 HTM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S740 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 HTM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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