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S350 CWS

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,866 mi
Last recorded27,866 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 CWS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 27,866 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 27,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (195/50 R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp beam image slightly reduced

Fail 13 Jun 2025 26,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam imaged due to light intensity being reduced (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (195/50 R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp beam image slightly reduced

Pass 7 Jun 2024 26,001 miles

Both front headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear side lights slightly affected by the operation of indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 23,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 22,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 21,892 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 21,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,240 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,846 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 20,841 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 19,521 miles

front dic

Pass 4 Aug 2011 15,473 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 13,854 miles

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

fronr brake 24% on brake imbalance only just meet max

near side front disc rusted on in side

off side front discs rusted on in side

Pass 6 Aug 2009 12,946 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 12,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 11,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 10,942 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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S350 CWS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S350 CWS, 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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S350 CWS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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