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S811 AGX

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

64,934 mi
Last recorded64,934 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS811 AGX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 64,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2026 64,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2026 64,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers do not operate with washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 63,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2024 63,228 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 63,226 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 63,123 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,994 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gear linkage cable loose

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,972 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 62,854 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,669 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 62,654 miles

Emissions not tested engine over heated but coolant system cold (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,526 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 62,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,690 miles

after market HID headlights fitted

heater pipe clip looks to be not clipped right

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,316 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,207 miles

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

service brake performance low 52%

Fail 7 Jul 2010 59,206 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2010 59,184 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,202 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 55,198 miles

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

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

suspension low advise pump up

Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

slight play in rear ball joints

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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S811 AGX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver 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 S811 AGX, 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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S811 AGX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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