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S798 AGX

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,524 mi
Last recorded62,524 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 AGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,524 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 60,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 57,354 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,652 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,132 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 51,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,870 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 48,869 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,599 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,355 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2006 37,150 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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S798 AGX is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S798 AGX, 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 S798 AGX registered?

S798 AGX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S798 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S798 AGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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