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S816 DGC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,145 mi
Last recorded70,145 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 DGC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 69,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 69,674 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 69,674 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,486 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,199 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 66,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 66,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,372 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,906 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 63,906 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 61,240 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 61,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

collant leak, possibly from water pump

Pass 16 Jun 2007 55,556 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 55,492 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 48,436 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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S816 DGC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S816 DGC, 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 S816 DGC registered?

S816 DGC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S816 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S816 DGC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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