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S71 GGP

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,333 mi
Last recorded25,333 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 GGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 25,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 25,093 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 25,085 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 25,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 25,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 24,360 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 24,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlight adjuster not working

Number plate lamps flashing

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

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

Oil level on minimum

Outer sill damaged

Pass 27 May 2020 24,264 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 24,256 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front to rear metal coolant pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 24,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/15 firestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from front to rear metal coolant pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

coolant level low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge and is perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Oil leak

Rear tyres badly perishing (just acceptable)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 23,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge and perishing

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished just acceptable

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre badly perished just acceptable

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 22,414 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,155 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 21,557 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 21,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,159 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,958 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,480 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 20,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,360 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 18,360 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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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S71 GGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S71 GGP, 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

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What year was S71 GGP registered?

S71 GGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S71 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 GGP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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