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S882 TWB

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,563 mi
Last recorded49,563 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS882 TWB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 49,563 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 48,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,321 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 48,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 47,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,250 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 47,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 47,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 46,668 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 44,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 42,580 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,714 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 41,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,596 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,148 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 37,148 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,377 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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S882 TWB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple 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 S882 TWB, 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 S882 TWB registered?

S882 TWB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S882 TWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S882 TWB 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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