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S12 UBY

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,506 mi
Last recorded23,506 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 UBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 23,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 23,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 23,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *** METAL PIPE SECTION *** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule *** METAL PIPE SECTION *** (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective **** BEAM IMAGE VERY POOR **** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 23,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective *** BEAM IMAGE / PATTERN POOR *** (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 23,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 23,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear BROKEN, HOLED (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended *** STALK RELEASE, WILL NOT UNDER LOAD *** (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,796 miles

*** FRONT, AND REAR SUSPENSION HEIGHT LOW, RESERVE TRAVEL POOR ***

Front *** WASHERS POOR ***

Offside Front ***WIPER BLADE POOR ***

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 22,203 miles

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

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.plastic covers fitted.flexi brake hoses worn.suspension low.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 20,609 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear tyres old.clutch pedal rubber missing.

washers poor.exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes worn.oil leaks.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 19,944 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.

plastic covers fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 17,896 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 17,896 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 16,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.suspension low.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,000 miles

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.suspension low.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 13,265 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

suspension low.wipers and washers poor.exhaust corroded.b/pipes greased.both front tyres on limit.various components corroding.various underbody corrosion.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 13,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

suspension low.wipers and washers poor.exhaust corroded.b/pipes greased.both front tyres on limit.various components corroding.various underbody corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,426 miles

*** FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ***

Fail 19 Jun 2012 12,426 miles

*** FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ***

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,934 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,491 miles

**** FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ****

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 19 Mar 2009 11,232 miles

*** FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ***

*** SUSPENSION HEIGHT REQUIRES ADJUSTING,VERY LOW ***

Pass 21 Aug 2007 10,620 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,199 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 UBY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S12 UBY, 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 UBY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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