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S861 DWV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,054 mi
Last recorded57,054 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 DWV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 57,054 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,453 miles

cuts around inside of both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

o/s suspension lower than n/s

Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cuts around inside of both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge

o/s suspension lower than n/s

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,637 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 52,635 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 44,533 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread-advise tracking check

advise offside suspension ride height higher then nearside-further investigation advised

both rear tyres slightly worn on both inside edges of tread

Fail 23 May 2008 44,533 miles

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

advise offside front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread-advise tracking check

advise offside suspension ride height higher then nearside-further investigation advised

both rear tyres slightly worn on both inside edges of tread

Pass 24 May 2007 35,012 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 35,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 May 2006 27,134 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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S861 DWV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S861 DWV, 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 S861 DWV registered?

S861 DWV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S861 DWV safe to buy?

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