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S2 CTA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,803 mi
Last recorded66,803 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 CTA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 66,803 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 66,803 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,592 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,165 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 66,161 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 61,980 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 61,789 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 61,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S2 CTA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S2 CTA, 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 S2 CTA registered?

S2 CTA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S2 CTA safe to buy?

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