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S750 FDM

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

97,640 mi
Last recorded97,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 FDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 97,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,140 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 80,028 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 80,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,245 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 May 2014 74,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 73,176 miles

wipers poor

Fail 10 May 2013 73,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,681 miles

airbag light on dash

Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 16 May 2011 70,056 miles

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

Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs pitted

suspect fault on power steering

water leaking

Fail 16 May 2011 70,056 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

suspect fault on power steering

water leaking

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

Rear Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2010 69,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2009 68,015 miles

both rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,423 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 64,463 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2007 64,463 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering warning light on

Pass 15 May 2006 62,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 62,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2005 59,623 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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S750 FDM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S750 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.

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What year was S750 FDM registered?

S750 FDM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S750 FDM safe to buy?

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