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S789 VKM

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,373 mi
Last recorded68,373 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 VKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 68,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 68,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 68,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 67,819 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 67,818 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe to manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,747 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 67,745 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,126 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 67,126 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,600 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,598 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,162 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 63,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 63,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,238 miles

Headlamp inner lenses are deteriorating, slightly reducing light output and slightly affecting beam pattern.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,863 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,532 miles

Both front tyre treads are worn on inner edges, particularly the offside.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,518 miles

Both rear indicators are starting to fade from amber tolwards white.

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

Nearside ewiper blade rubber is split on end.

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

Offside dip beam headlamp has poor beam pattern - bulb refitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,605 miles

Offside front tyre tread is wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,094 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 46,094 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc pads are getting thin.

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

Small split on driver's wiper blade rubber.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 40,819 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 36,695 miles

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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S789 VKM is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S789 VKM, 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 S789 VKM registered?

S789 VKM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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