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S931 UEL

1998 MG Mgf

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,198 mi
Last recorded66,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS931 UEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 66,198 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 66,100 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 52,672 miles

small play in offside steering

Pass 7 May 2024 46,572 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 46,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top off arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 46,051 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 46,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,811 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 41,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 41,419 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,111 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 39,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 37,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 37,711 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,304 miles

took two attempts to get through emissions

Pass 12 Jun 2010 35,414 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 35,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 34,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 34,121 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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S931 UEL is a 1998 MG Mgf in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S931 UEL, 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 S931 UEL registered?

S931 UEL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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