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S638 DGP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,657 mi
Last recorded116,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 DGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 116,657 miles

Lower corrosion under car

Lower inner sill corrosion, hard to thumb pressure

Pass 24 May 2023 116,235 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

surface rust to nearside and offside sills

Pass 29 Apr 2022 115,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension components surface rust

Fail 25 Apr 2022 115,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension components surface rust

Pass 25 Oct 2020 114,534 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 112,971 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 112,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,392 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 111,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,750 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear subframes

park brake on 16% minimum limit

Fail 9 Mar 2017 109,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded t piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded t piece to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

alternator belt missing / alternator seized

corrosion on front and rear subframes

park brake on 16% minimum limit

Pass 26 Sep 2015 107,866 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all sus arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 107,231 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 2/3mm

advise corrosion forming on main front to rear.

advise corrosion forming on nearside rear metal brake pipe.

advise slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint.

Fail 3 May 2013 107,199 miles

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

advise both sides rear tyres on 2/3mm

advise corrosion forming on main front to rear.

advise corrosion forming on nearside rear metal brake pipe.

advise slight play in nearside rear upper ball joint.

Pass 5 May 2012 104,696 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 104,676 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,181 miles

front/rear sus sub/frames starting to corrode treat asap

n/s front shock damp

n/s rear inner brake pipe starting to corrode treat asap

play starting f/rear sus bushes

play starting o/s rear sus joints/bushes

Fail 18 Apr 2011 102,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front/rear sus sub/frames starting to corrode treat asap

n/s front shock damp

n/s rear inner brake pipe starting to corrode treat asap

o/s rear shock bot bush worn

play starting f/rear sus bushes

play starting o/s rear sus joints/bushes

poor h/brake performance

rear brake pads worn close to limit unable to view fully

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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S638 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S638 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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S638 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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