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S559 HGP

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

4,221 mi
Last recorded4,221 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 HGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 4,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 4,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 4,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 4,039 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 3,970 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 3,946 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 3,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 3,849 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 3,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 3,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 3,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 2,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 2,576 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 2,428 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 2,314 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 2,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 2,145 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 2,039 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 1,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 1,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 1,853 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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S559 HGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S559 HGP, 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

How do I check the history of S559 HGP?

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What year was S559 HGP registered?

S559 HGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S559 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S559 HGP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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