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S323 CTE

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

90,303 mi
Last recorded90,303 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS323 CTE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 90,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 88,935 miles

both front shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

rear discs worn pitted and scored

rear outer sills getting corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 86,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,184 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 79,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle subframe damage (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 77,038 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 77,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,131 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,555 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,550 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,538 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 61,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 47,810 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,890 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,294 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 38,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S323 CTE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S323 CTE, 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 S323 CTE registered?

S323 CTE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S323 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S323 CTE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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