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S303 LDG

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,507 mi
Last recorded50,507 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 LDG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 50,507 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,398 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 40,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 39,495 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,495 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 34,544 miles

Rear discs rusted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,309 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements

Fail 30 Mar 2019 27,309 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements

Pass 8 Jan 2018 26,107 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 23,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,229 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,594 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 14,693 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

srs light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 12,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,617 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

suspension low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,446 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 11,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 10,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,527 miles

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

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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S303 LDG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S303 LDG, 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 S303 LDG registered?

S303 LDG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S303 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 LDG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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