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S993 SKM

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,882 mi
Last recorded46,882 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 SKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 46,882 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres rubbing on plastic inner arches

Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,875 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres rubbing on plastic inner arches

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,836 miles

both front tyre treads low on inner edges possibly taacking required

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,452 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 36,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 33,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S993 SKM is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S993 SKM, 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 S993 SKM registered?

S993 SKM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S993 SKM safe to buy?

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