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S97 UVW

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,654 mi
Last recorded74,654 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 UVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,654 miles

weld repair to o/s/r sill been undersealed

both front flexi hoses corroded

both subframes corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 74,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front and rear subframe corroded

weld repair to o/s sill undersealed

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear subframe corroded

weld repair to o/s sill undersealed

Fail 10 May 2017 74,077 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe in front of engine corroded / leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished cords showing (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area holed 3/4 length of outer sill holed by suspension mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished cords showing (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front flexible brake hoses steel section corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded inside faces

Both rear indicators whitening in colour

Brake fluid level low

Engine coolant level low

Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,935 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 73,210 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 69,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 68,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 67,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 62,350 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 59,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 56,918 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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S97 UVW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 S97 UVW, 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 S97 UVW registered?

S97 UVW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S97 UVW safe to buy?

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