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S7 MGS

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

50,952 mi
Last recorded50,952 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 MGS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 50,952 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 48,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,879 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,510 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 44,258 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,214 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,853 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,524 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 37,522 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,149 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 34,707 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)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,427 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,038 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,455 miles

f/o/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 25,120 miles

Battery insecure

f/o/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 19,576 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight wear to both front tyres on inside edges

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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S7 MGS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S7 MGS, 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 S7 MGS registered?

S7 MGS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S7 MGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 MGS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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