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S409 MBY

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,529 mi
Last recorded26,529 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 MBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 26,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 26,369 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 26,187 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 26,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 25,636 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 25,014 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 24,054 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 22,661 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 20,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,576 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,296 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 18,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 17,893 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,566 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 16,902 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 16,128 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,062 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,147 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,556 miles

Nearside 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 10 Nov 2006 11,529 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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S409 MBY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S409 MBY, 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

How do I check the history of S409 MBY?

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What year was S409 MBY registered?

S409 MBY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S409 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 MBY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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