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S65 GDK

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,857 mi
Last recorded47,857 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 GDK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 47,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,194 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 47,194 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 47,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,686 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 46,683 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 46,248 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 45,248 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 45,880 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 45,431 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,846 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 44,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 44,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r wheel stiff to move

steering light on dash

Pass 29 May 2014 43,953 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 42,564 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,205 miles

All 4 tyres are over 10 years old.

Coolant leak from upper-rear of engine.

Fail 31 May 2012 42,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 tyres are over 10 years old.

Coolant leak from upper-rear of engine.

Pass 27 May 2011 41,909 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 41,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,166 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,606 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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S65 GDK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S65 GDK, 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 S65 GDK registered?

S65 GDK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S65 GDK safe to buy?

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