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S849 DTM

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,520 mi
Last recorded63,520 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS849 DTM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 63,520 miles

Both wiper blades poor condition

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

Front brake discs inner faces poor condition

Head lamp paterns poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 50,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 45,460 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front no.plate deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2007 43,872 miles

1 bulb not working on high level lamp.

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

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

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

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

front registration plate slightly faded.

rear exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

slight leak on front to rear coolant pipes.(pipes corroded).

slight oil leak on dipstick tube.

slight play in n/s rear suspension, top balljoint.

Pass 27 May 2006 42,071 miles

1 centre stop lamp bulb n/w

front pads low

n/s/r lens cracked

o/s dipped h/lamp starting to defuse

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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S849 DTM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S849 DTM, 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 S849 DTM registered?

S849 DTM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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