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S743 UEL

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,431 mi
Last recorded77,431 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 UEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 77,121 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded x2 (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 77,098 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 77,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 77,096 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,625 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2011 76,536 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 76,536 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 73,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 71,854 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,854 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil filler neck bracket broken.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,883 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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S743 UEL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S743 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S743 UEL registered?

S743 UEL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S743 UEL safe to buy?

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