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S797 MTH

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,586 mi
Last recorded58,586 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 MTH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,586 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,751 miles

o/s/r brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,652 miles

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

both front tyres inner tread wear

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

healamp lenses opaque

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,598 miles

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 42,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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S797 MTH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S797 MTH, 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 S797 MTH registered?

S797 MTH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S797 MTH safe to buy?

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