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S81 CWH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

100,447 mi
Last recorded100,447 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 CWH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 100,447 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 99,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 99,954 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 99,853 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 99,375 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and offside front tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 99,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 99,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,736 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 98,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 96,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,519 miles

Front tyres both sides cracking on outer shoulders

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at junction point on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front tyres both sides cracking on outer shoulders

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 95,825 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 95,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 94,365 miles

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,350 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both sides front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,561 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 91,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 88,274 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 88,628 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 84,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 84,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,921 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,793 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 67,765 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,699 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 57,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,333 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 52,910 miles

Advise: front to rear engine coolant pipes weeping near front

Pass 9 Sep 2005 47,979 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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S81 CWH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S81 CWH, 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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S81 CWH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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