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S719 CMV

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,731 mi
Last recorded62,731 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 CMV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 62,731 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails some under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 62,713 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails some under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,345 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 104,345 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 104,304 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,375 miles

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

Exhaust flexi minor leak of gases

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stonechips in screen

Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Front lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Stonechip in windscreen

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,936 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (inside faces heavily worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Play in offside front track rod end

Rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Stonechip in screen

Pass 31 May 2019 92,339 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 92,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,162 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cut out bad on inner edge close to limit

slight corrosion on brake discs

tracking

Fail 9 Mar 2017 86,162 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted wishbone (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cut out bad on inner edge close to limit

slight corrosion on brake discs

tracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,266 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 80,254 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,563 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 72,195 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,445 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 71,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 67,595 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 67,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 65,100 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,604 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2005 58,846 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 58,843 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

front brake pads getting very low

front numberplate cracked

oil leaks from engine

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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S719 CMV is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S719 CMV, 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 S719 CMV registered?

S719 CMV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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