CarVerify

Free Car Check

S585 DHW

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS585 DHW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,021 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 80,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 80,938 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 80,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,850 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,812 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,653 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,082 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2009 74,032 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

slight cracking to the n/s/f tyre

the rad is in a poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,032 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

slight cracking to the n/s/f tyre

the rad is in a poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2008 72,315 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

rad is in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,632 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,696 miles

edges of both front brake discs corroding badly

stop lamp on boot lid not working

Pass 18 Aug 2005 67,890 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S585 DHW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S585 DHW, 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 S585 DHW?

You can check the full history of S585 DHW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S585 DHW registered?

S585 DHW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S585 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S585 DHW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S585 DHW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S585 DHW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.