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S111 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

117,094 mi
Last recorded117,094 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 117,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 115,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 14,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 113,571 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,632 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 112,632 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,903 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear lower outer sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,172 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,166 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 103,639 miles

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,086 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged but no cord showing

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,183 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 79,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,471 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,678 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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S111 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S111 MGF, 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 S111 MGF registered?

S111 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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