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S76 APD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,192 mi
Last recorded24,192 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 APD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2018 24,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 22,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 22,709 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 22,412 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,303 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 20,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Feb 2011 19,848 miles

suspension low all round:- recommend attention.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 19,208 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,930 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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S76 APD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green 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 S76 APD, 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 S76 APD registered?

S76 APD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S76 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S76 APD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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