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S37 PFH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,340 mi
Last recorded26,340 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 PFH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 26,340 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 24,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 24,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 24,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 23,982 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 23,982 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,843 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 22,742 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/r tyre low 2mm

Fail 18 Apr 2014 22,742 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre low 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/r tyre low 2mm

Pass 8 Sep 2012 22,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,371 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 20,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,160 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 19,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,244 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 16,244 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,267 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 13,191 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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S37 PFH 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 71.4%.

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 S37 PFH, 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 S37 PFH registered?

S37 PFH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S37 PFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S37 PFH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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