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S856 DWV

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,827 mi
Last recorded52,827 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 DWV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 52,827 miles

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2025 52,702 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 52,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 52,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 50,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 49,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on outer edge

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 49,419 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on outer edge

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 41,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake service recommended

screen wash fluid change recommended

Pass 1 Apr 2020 39,511 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs corroded on outer face

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 4 mil + cracks in tread area

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front tyres cracks in tread area

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,032 miles

Rear slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 24 Oct 2017 35,032 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 32,889 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 32,889 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 32,726 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

power steer warning lamp on for slightly longer than usual

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,254 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all road tyre pressures too low as presented nearside front very low[rectified]

fial basic emissions test pass full catalyser test

Fail 3 Nov 2012 32,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

all road tyre pressures too low as presented nearside front very low[rectified]

fial basic emissions test pass full catalyser test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 30,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,256 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 30,254 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,358 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 29,356 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 26,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,813 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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S856 DWV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S856 DWV, 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 S856 DWV registered?

S856 DWV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S856 DWV safe to buy?

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