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S202 BGE

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,826 mi
Last recorded23,826 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 BGE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 23,826 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 23,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,272 miles

Chassis Rusty

Front Brake Discs rusty

Slight water leak from hose under vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,499 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 20,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 19,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,697 miles

front discs scored

Fail 15 Oct 2015 18,697 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front discs scored

Pass 14 Oct 2014 17,627 miles

front and rear discs scored /

Pass 18 Oct 2013 16,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,217 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,651 miles

suspenion height low

Fail 27 Oct 2011 15,650 miles

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

suspenion height low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 13,050 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 12,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,719 miles

front wipers getting poor/not clearing!

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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S202 BGE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S202 BGE, 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 S202 BGE registered?

S202 BGE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S202 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S202 BGE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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