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S425 EAB

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

14,332 mi
Last recorded14,332 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 EAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 14,332 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 14,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 14,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 13,954 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 13,885 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 13,789 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 13,726 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 13,705 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 13,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 12,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 12,603 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 12,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 12,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 12,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 11,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fluid leaking from clutch flexi hose at nearside rear

Pass 11 Oct 2008 10,014 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 9,505 miles

both rear lower shocker bush's worn......

Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,845 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 8,845 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 7,837 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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S425 EAB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S425 EAB, 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

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What year was S425 EAB registered?

S425 EAB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S425 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 EAB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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