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S551 CCE

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,305 mi
Last recorded35,305 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 CCE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 35,305 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 34,625 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 34,006 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 34,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 33,165 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 33,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,021 miles

Coolant leak

Front Inner Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,506 miles

All tyres outer edges perishing slightly

Front brake disc's lipped and corroded

Rear brake disc's lipped and corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,174 miles

Both head lamps deteriated

Brake pipe on rear bulk head corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Tyres perishing on outer walls

Fail 19 Jun 2014 32,174 miles

Both head lamps deteriated

Brake pipe on rear bulk head corroded

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

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

Tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,601 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 31,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pipe on rear bulk head corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,895 miles

Both head lamps deteriated

battery insecure

over paint on suspension units

Pass 20 Jun 2011 29,315 miles

front and rear subframes have been painted and part covered suspension units

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 27,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

insecure battery

Pass 1 Feb 2008 26,562 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,928 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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S551 CCE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S551 CCE, 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 S551 CCE registered?

S551 CCE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 December 1998.

Is S551 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 CCE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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