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S12 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 92,039 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 90,725 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 90,501 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill and wheel arch at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

clutch worn

charging light flickering on dash and smell of battery fumes under bonnet , strongly advise repair

Fail 17 Nov 2021 90,501 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated and weeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill and wheel arch at front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replacement (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

clutch worn

charging light flickering on dash and smell of battery fumes under bonnet , strongly advise repair

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,998 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 89,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 89,376 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,962 miles

corrosion n/s sill

corrosion o/s/r sill

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on main + n/s/r brake pipes

Fail 29 Jul 2015 84,957 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion n/s sill

corrosion o/s/r sill

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on main + n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,462 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,146 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,198 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion to rear sills

Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,090 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 52,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,304 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,433 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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S12 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S12 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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S12 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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