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S199 LDG

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,515 mi
Last recorded45,515 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 LDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 45,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 44,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 44,547 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,209 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 41,312 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 40,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 40,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 40,126 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 40,122 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 38,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2017 37,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,198 miles

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 29 May 2015 34,198 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,454 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,410 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face and pads wearing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,570 miles

front discs correded on inner face and pads on 3mm

Fail 12 Oct 2010 28,570 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs correded on inner face and pads on 3mm

Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,611 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front brake is binding on slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,304 miles

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 26,304 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 25,562 miles

front tyres are waring on inner edges.

rear number plate is slghtly damaged.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear number plate cracked

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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S199 LDG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green 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 S199 LDG, 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 S199 LDG registered?

S199 LDG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S199 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S199 LDG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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