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S981 KGC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,401 mi
Last recorded44,401 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 KGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,084 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,315 miles

exhaust corroding/rusting

front tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion emerging on underside off vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,454 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,261 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise a suspension pump up

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,294 miles

front brake discs pitted on edges

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn close to limit in centre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,246 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low in tread

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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S981 KGC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S981 KGC, 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 S981 KGC registered?

S981 KGC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S981 KGC safe to buy?

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