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S837 XPP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 XPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 72,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside linkage bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2020 72,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside linkage bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 71,236 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,365 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 67,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,295 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 67,236 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 67,052 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 66,685 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 May 2012 66,685 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,819 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,674 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake could do with a service

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,265 miles

front brake discs corroding,not affecting overall performance.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,105 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,814 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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S837 XPP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S837 XPP, 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 S837 XPP registered?

S837 XPP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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