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S95 RCS

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,282 mi
Last recorded53,282 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 RCS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,282 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,853 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses corroded

both rear tyres cracked on tread

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,331 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 52,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,975 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,745 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,745 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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S95 RCS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S95 RCS, 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 S95 RCS registered?

S95 RCS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S95 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S95 RCS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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