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S997 SRL

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,325 mi
Last recorded69,325 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 SRL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,325 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads unable to assess in full

r/h headlamp poor beam image

r/h/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 51,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,019 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,357 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 26,232 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S997 SRL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S997 SRL, 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

How do I check the history of S997 SRL?

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What year was S997 SRL registered?

S997 SRL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S997 SRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S997 SRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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