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S45 MFL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 MFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 103,169 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 103,123 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 102,917 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 102,911 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 102,891 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2024 102,889 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 102,818 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 102,340 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 102,313 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 102,010 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake arm stiff but brake not binding

Fail 16 May 2018 102,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake arm stiff but brake not binding

Pass 17 May 2017 101,219 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 101,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 100,608 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 100,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,395 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,717 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 98,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 97,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,739 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 96,739 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 89,223 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 89,223 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 82,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 82,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 75,482 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 67,068 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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S45 MFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 S45 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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S45 MFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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