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S999 AFS

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 AFS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2019 74,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2017 71,770 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 71,761 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL HOLED (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BATTERY LIGHT ON

COOLANT LEAK

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,084 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 70,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 69,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 69,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,583 miles

Both wiper blades worn

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,583 miles

Both wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,414 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsf wheel binding very slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,467 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,591 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 65,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 63,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,506 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,311 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 57,604 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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S999 AFS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S999 AFS, 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 S999 AFS registered?

S999 AFS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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