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S190 XAY

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,744 mi
Last recorded75,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 XAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,744 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 74,348 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 74,348 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,824 miles

o/s and n/s headlight beam patterns weak

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,991 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,739 miles

o/s and n/s headlight lenses worn

Pass 13 May 2019 67,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,466 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket to subframe holed & very corroded. Advise replacing.

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 64,811 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 64,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,347 miles

Nearside Rear disc corroded on inner face

all brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,223 miles

exhaust back box corroded (no leaks)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 60,959 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

back box of exhaust deteriorated n ot blowing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 55,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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 19 Jul 2010 52,148 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,981 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,965 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 42,840 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,405 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 40,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S190 XAY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S190 XAY, 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

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What year was S190 XAY registered?

S190 XAY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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