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S976 DDV

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,601 mi
Last recorded153,601 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 DDV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 153,601 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside outer sill corroding at rear.

offside rear tyre worn to wear indicators.

rear sub-frame has considerable surface corrosion.

steering rack body corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 153,601 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside outer sill corroding at rear.

offside rear tyre worn to wear indicators.

rear sub-frame has considerable surface corrosion.

steering rack body corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,448 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,491 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,491 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,767 miles

front brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,324 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 45,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,431 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 34,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 29,815 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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S976 DDV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S976 DDV, 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 S976 DDV registered?

S976 DDV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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