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S783 SAR

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,834 mi
Last recorded55,834 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 SAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 55,834 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 29 May 2025 55,584 miles

All Brake discs show heavy surface corrosion due to lack of use but not considered seriously weakened

Almost all steering & suspension components showing severe surface corrosion

Battery slightly insecure but not likely to fall from its carrier

Both rear tyres are aged 14yrs

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe showing severe surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim poor + light intensity reduced

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre shows cracking & perishing to the outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim only just visible + light intensity reduced

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracking & perishing to the outer edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake has little or no reserve travel

Rear subframe showing severe surface corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2025 55,584 miles

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

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

All brake discs show heavy surface corrosion due to lack of use but not considered seriously weakened

Almost all steering & suspension components showing severe surface corrosion

Battery slightly insecure but not likely to fall from its carrier

Both rear tyres are aged 14yrs old

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe showing severe surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort poor and only just meets requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre shows cracking or perishing to the outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre heavily cracking or perishing to the outer edge but no cords are visible

Parking brake has little or no reserve travel

Rear subframe showing severe surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,282 miles

Coolant leak under floor coolant pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,125 miles

Nearside headlamp beam only just visible

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush worn

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,450 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 54,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,334 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,506 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 52,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 52,113 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 47,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,327 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 45,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2007 36,610 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 36,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 32,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S783 SAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S783 SAR, 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 S783 SAR registered?

S783 SAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S783 SAR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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