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S53 DGP

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,497 mi
Last recorded108,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 DGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 108,497 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 108,497 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 106,606 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 98,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 98,913 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 86,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 84,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,240 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,414 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 72,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear towing eye distorted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,298 miles

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

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

rear towing eye distorted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,923 miles

front to rear coolant pipes leaking .

Pass 10 May 2011 71,044 miles

hand brake warning light stays on

Fail 10 May 2011 71,044 miles

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

hand brake warning light stays on

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,321 miles

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

offside front tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,321 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,147 miles

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

front brake rubbing slightly

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 35,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,013 miles

Offside Front 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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S53 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S53 DGP, 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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What year was S53 DGP registered?

S53 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S53 DGP safe to buy?

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