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S991 VPV

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,309 mi
Last recorded101,309 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 VPV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 101,309 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,452 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 93,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 93,065 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes rusty

front tyres wearing inside edges

nsf wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 20 Feb 2012 93,065 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear subframes rusty

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake and nearside rear brake slight binding!

rear suspension bushes in track control arm are worn!

rear tyres are getting low on tread!

vehicle fitted with hid headlamp system!

vehicle is getting corroded in places!

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,037 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Scored!

Rear Brake Discs Corroded!

Pass 11 Feb 2010 83,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear subframes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 80,772 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 78,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 75,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 69,862 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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S991 VPV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S991 VPV, 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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S991 VPV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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