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S441 MBL

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,126 mi
Last recorded29,126 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS441 MBL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 29,126 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 28,908 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 28,842 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 28,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 28,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,650 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 28,477 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 28,465 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 28,332 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,285 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,197 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

SUSPENSION RIDE HIEGHT IS INCORRECT. SYSTEM NEEDS PUMPING UP

Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,016 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,680 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,248 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 22,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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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S441 MBL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S441 MBL, 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 S441 MBL registered?

S441 MBL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S441 MBL safe to buy?

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