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S128 UYD

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,886 mi
Last recorded28,886 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 UYD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 28,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 28,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 28,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 28,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 27,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 27,638 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 27,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 27,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 26,493 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,709 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 25,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,653 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,888 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 22,431 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,955 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 11 Aug 2008 20,731 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,013 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,340 miles

Suspension low front & rear(requires pump up)

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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S128 UYD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S128 UYD, 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 S128 UYD?

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What year was S128 UYD registered?

S128 UYD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S128 UYD safe to buy?

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