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S224 DAE

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,494 mi
Last recorded60,494 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 DAE
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,494 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2026 60,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 57,406 miles

Offside Rear Slight heat damage to disc and pads.

Pass 18 Dec 2023 54,424 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,261 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 51,445 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 51,413 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both headlamp glasses getting misty

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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S224 DAE is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S224 DAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S224 DAE registered?

S224 DAE is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S224 DAE safe to buy?

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