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S26 CFU

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,901 mi
Last recorded49,901 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 CFU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 49,901 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 49,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 49,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,768 miles

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

Offside Front perished badly

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,168 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,150 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both rear tyres close to limit

advise brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,551 miles

advise both rear tyres close to limit

advise brake pads low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,634 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 30,438 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,541 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

Vehicle battery not holding charge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 22,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 19,200 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,717 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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S26 CFU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S26 CFU, 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 S26 CFU registered?

S26 CFU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S26 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 CFU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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