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S243 WKE

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

28,435 mi
Last recorded28,435 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 WKE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 28,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 27,822 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 27,609 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 27,426 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,321 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 27,321 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 27,176 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 26,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,179 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,380 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,819 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 24,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,892 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 22,164 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 21,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,037 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,709 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,267 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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S243 WKE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S243 WKE, 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 S243 WKE registered?

S243 WKE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S243 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 WKE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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