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S747 FDM

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,695 mi
Last recorded79,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 FDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 79,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,316 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 74,913 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 73,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

suspension needs pump up

Pass 22 Dec 2006 71,293 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 71,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 60,639 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces in poor condition.

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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S747 FDM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S747 FDM, 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 S747 FDM registered?

S747 FDM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S747 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S747 FDM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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