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S10 BEH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

111,101 mi
Last recorded111,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 BEH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 111,101 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 111,101 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,832 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 110,832 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,562 miles

rear discs and callipers in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2024 110,541 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear discs and callipers in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 110,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch rigid pipe corroded

outer sills corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2020 108,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,871 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,033 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,694 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,690 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 99,687 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 97,671 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 96,363 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 96,361 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,601 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,601 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 90,018 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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S10 BEH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S10 BEH, 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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S10 BEH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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