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S244 BPA

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,827 mi
Last recorded69,827 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS244 BPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 69,827 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,479 miles

Front general corrosion on front sub frame

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 59,669 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,998 miles

slight play in right hand front hub bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,990 miles

Exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion

Very slight movement right hand front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 55,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,069 miles

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

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,121 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,700 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Silencer bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,229 miles

Baffles loose in silencer

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,054 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight wear in all shock absorber lower bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,245 miles

front & rear number plates have been cut down smaller

movement in o/s/f wheel bearings

slight imbalance on front footbrake

Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front & rear number plates have been cut down smaller

movement in o/s/f wheel bearings

slight imbalance on front footbrake

suspension is very low

Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,110 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Right front tyre badly edged off

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,656 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,348 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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S244 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S244 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S244 BPA registered?

S244 BPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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