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S218 BPA

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,660 mi
Last recorded37,660 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 37,660 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,170 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 37,158 miles

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,913 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 36,905 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,110 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 36,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,883 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 35,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,007 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 34,405 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,134 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,797 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,373 miles

Centre Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 31,971 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,616 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 31,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 31,306 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,413 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,646 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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S218 BPA 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 73.9%.

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 S218 BPA, 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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S218 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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