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S847 FKN

1998 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,354 mi
Last recorded106,354 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Tf62,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 FKN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,354 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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S847 FKN is a 1998 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 62,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S847 FKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 28 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S847 FKN registered?

S847 FKN is a 1998 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is S847 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S847 FKN shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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