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S811 DUP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,905 mi
Last recorded95,905 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 DUP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 95,905 miles

Centre fuel pipe shows signs of corrossion

Rear and front subframes show signs of corrossion

Fail 8 Sep 2012 95,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre fuel pipe shows signs of corrossion

Rear and front subframes show signs of corrossion

Pass 6 Nov 2010 93,786 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 93,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,605 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 91,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,864 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 81,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,160 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 79,160 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,488 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 76,450 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S811 DUP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S811 DUP, 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 S811 DUP registered?

S811 DUP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S811 DUP safe to buy?

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