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S848 TWC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,761 mi
Last recorded63,761 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 TWC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,761 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 63,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,982 miles

Hydrolastic Suspension Low & Close to Bump Stops

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Wiper Split & Worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 56,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hydrolastic Suspension Low & Close to Bump Stops

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Wiper Split & Worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,051 miles

suspention very low

Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,051 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

suspention very low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,498 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,939 miles

long travel on hand brake lever

Fail 27 Oct 2010 43,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 9 Nov 2009 42,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,976 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,854 miles

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Fail 1 Nov 2007 37,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

power steering warning light on power steering ok at test

Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,914 miles

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

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

slight play/wear in steering rack

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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S848 TWC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S848 TWC, 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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S848 TWC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 November 1998.

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