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S614 EVC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,992 mi
Last recorded69,992 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 EVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,992 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 67,217 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant Leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside Headlight Image Is Poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,215 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant Leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside Headlight Image Is Poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 67,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Also Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm/Rod - Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm/Rod - Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split @ Base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Split @ Base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear. Nearside Rear In Very Poor Condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside and Offside Headlight Dipped Beam Image Poor, Just Meeting Minimum Requirements

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad In Very Poor Condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody/Chassis/Suspension Corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,347 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 61,875 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,630 miles

Both Headlights Provide Poor Image

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 59,625 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both Headlights Provide Poor Image

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,889 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated(image)

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

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

Offside headlight deteriorated(image)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 56,871 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated(image)

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

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

Offside headlight deteriorated(image)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 53,310 miles

Nearside brake efficiency on low side @ 57%

both sides front shockers lower bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,307 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside brake efficiency on low side @ 57%

both sides front shockers lower bushes worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,305 miles

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

brake efficiency only just met requirements @ 54%

Fail 16 Sep 2015 49,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires exposed on inside edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake efficiency only just met requirements @ 54%

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,968 miles

offside rear tyre heavily cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,364 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,136 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking in tread area

o/s/r tyre slight cracking @ tread area

Fail 25 Jun 2012 40,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre slight cracking in tread area

o/s/r tyre slight cracking @ tread area

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,428 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

surface corrosion front & rear sub-frame

Pass 9 Jun 2009 38,535 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 38,296 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge outside centre three quarters

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,649 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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S614 EVC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S614 EVC, 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 S614 EVC registered?

S614 EVC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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