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S701 BRO

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,231 mi
Last recorded49,231 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 BRO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,231 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 49,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,809 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 48,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,060 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 48,060 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,691 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 47,691 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened TRACK CONTROL ROD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 47,663 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective SMALL STONE CHIP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened TRACK CONTROL ROD (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective STONE CHIP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,575 miles

Nearside Rear track control arm slightly distorted

Stone chip in nearside front headlamp but not affecting beam image

Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,124 miles

Nearside rear track control arm slightly distorted

Stone chip in nearside front headlamp but not affecting beam image

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,759 miles

n/s/r lower track control arm bent

stonechip in n/s headlamp but not affecting beam image

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,403 miles

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 45,403 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,780 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf light chiped

Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,780 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf light chiped

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,000 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,199 miles

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 worn on inner edge and on 1-6mm

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,033 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise in n/s/r wheel bearing

water leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,884 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,990 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 34,349 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inn er edge

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,053 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 32,051 miles

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

front brake disc,s rusty

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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S701 BRO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 S701 BRO, 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 S701 BRO?

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What year was S701 BRO registered?

S701 BRO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S701 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 BRO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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