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S9 VVC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,274 mi
Last recorded74,274 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,274 miles

offside rear inner tred worn, inner side wall split

Fail 8 Nov 2011 74,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre inner side wall split

offside rear inner tred worn, inner side wall split

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 73,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,532 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 71,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 68,732 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 65,680 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,975 miles

All brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 61,975 miles

All brake discs in poor condition

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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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S9 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S9 VVC, 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 S9 VVC registered?

S9 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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