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S742 DFM

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,110 mi
Last recorded92,110 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 DFM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 92,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 90,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 90,656 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 90,656 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 90,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 90,165 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 90,163 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,094 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 90,094 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,892 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 89,890 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,705 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 89,705 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,172 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,619 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 87,619 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,493 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 83,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 71,306 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 71,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,046 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,610 miles

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

rear tyres tread stepped

Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,610 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyres tread stepped

Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,762 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 46,762 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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S742 DFM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 S742 DFM, 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 S742 DFM registered?

S742 DFM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S742 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S742 DFM shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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