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S779 SGV

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,693 mi
Last recorded92,693 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS779 SGV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 92,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight when turned right (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 86,281 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

nearside headlight dim

Pass 9 Aug 2014 85,627 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,627 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 80,698 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 80,574 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2008 70,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r top suspenion joint excessive lift

o/s/r top ball joint excessive lift

radiator poor condition

suspension low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r top suspenion joint excessive lift

o/s/r top ball joint excessive lift

radiator poor condition

suspension low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 58,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,996 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 46,996 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 43,899 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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S779 SGV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S779 SGV, 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 S779 SGV registered?

S779 SGV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 September 1998.

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