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S988 UNG

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,683 mi
Last recorded61,683 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 UNG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 61,683 miles

BATTERY NOT FIXED TIGHT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 61,683 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

BATTERY NOT FIXED TIGHT

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,523 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 58,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

UNDER SIDE OF CAR CORROED AND PARTS

Pass 22 May 2008 58,074 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2008 58,071 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 55,806 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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S988 UNG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S988 UNG, 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 S988 UNG registered?

S988 UNG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S988 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 UNG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S988 UNG have outstanding finance?

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