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S399 MFL

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 MFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 119,313 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 110,259 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S REARS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 102,570 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 102,568 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,063 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 92,441 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 92,439 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S CENTRE BOX/FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S SILL BACK TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 86,761 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 86,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 84,012 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 84,012 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 80,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,503 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX (7.1.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release O/S (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 70,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OVER HEATING DURING EMISSIONS TEST TEMP GAUGE GOING UPTO RED

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 503,502 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,847 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,482 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front subframe corroded and thin in places

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2013 55,482 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front subframe corroded and thin in places

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,276 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 489,653 miles

back box very rusty and trim missing from o/s

both sub frames slightly coroded

fuel pipes slightly coroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 48,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

back box very rusty and trim missing from o/s

both sub frames slightly coroded

front discs rusty on inside

fuel pipes slightly coroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,129 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 44,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 26 Aug 2009 42,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,686 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 39,686 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,752 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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S399 MFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S399 MFL, 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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S399 MFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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