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S880 GDK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,133 mi
Last recorded64,133 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 GDK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 64,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 62,895 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,912 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,781 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 57,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 54,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 48,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,159 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2010 46,156 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 37,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,190 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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S880 GDK 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 93.8%.

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 S880 GDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S880 GDK registered?

S880 GDK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S880 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 GDK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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