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S291 DGC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,977 mi
Last recorded42,977 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 DGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 42,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 42,914 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50R15 86V ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 42,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 42,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,716 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,479 miles

EXHAUST RATTLING AND CORRODED SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 29 Jul 2019 41,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust rattling

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2018 40,994 miles

Minor oil leak coming from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,378 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 40,378 miles

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop All 4 bump stops (2.4.A.1a)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,683 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 39,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,149 miles

suspension height only just acceptable

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,426 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,944 miles

o/s/f tyre worn away on inner edge & only just acceptable

Fail 17 Oct 2013 37,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f tyre worn away on inner edge & only just acceptable

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,962 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,288 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 32,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,777 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 30,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,538 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 28,185 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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S291 DGC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S291 DGC, 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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What year was S291 DGC registered?

S291 DGC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 November 1998.

Is S291 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 DGC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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