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S175 XOE

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,515 mi
Last recorded55,515 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 XOE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,209 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 55,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,738 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,764 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,346 miles

suspension low

Fail 26 Mar 2018 51,346 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

suspension low

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 49,976 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 49,045 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 49,044 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,570 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,104 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 45,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 14 May 2009 42,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 39,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,407 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S175 XOE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S175 XOE, 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 S175 XOE registered?

S175 XOE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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