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S883 XPP

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,672 mi
Last recorded63,672 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 XPP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,672 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,671 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2014 63,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2014 63,655 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,601 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 63,601 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 62,567 miles

o/s/r suspension damp

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,166 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,875 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 55,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,695 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,824 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 40,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 31,707 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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S883 XPP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S883 XPP, 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 S883 XPP registered?

S883 XPP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S883 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 XPP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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