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S35 FDM

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,271 mi
Last recorded26,271 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 FDM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 26,271 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 26,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 25,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 25,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 25,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 25,481 miles

Rear exhaust rear box corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2019 25,131 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear footbrake efforts low

Fail 3 Aug 2017 24,710 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/50x15 fitted... should be 185/55x15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear footbrake efforts low

Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,555 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2016 23,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,008 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,522 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 8,701 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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S35 FDM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S35 FDM, 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 S35 FDM registered?

S35 FDM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S35 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 FDM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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