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S933 OCK

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,103 mi
Last recorded55,103 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 OCK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 55,103 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS & OS (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front & Rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 54,148 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perishing also worn on the inner edge - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge, also worn low & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 54,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perishing also worn on the inner edge - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on the inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge, also worn low & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 52,653 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 50,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 50,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped & Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped & main beam (4.1.4 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,333 miles

Nearside Rear under sill damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2021 46,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear under sill damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2020 45,289 miles

chip on screen on drivers side

front brake disks corroding

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

passenger rear outer sill crushed

Pass 30 May 2019 44,423 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,400 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 42,400 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached IN ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 42,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise nsr tyre inner edge worn , advise osr tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,317 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 41,885 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,765 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 36,879 miles

O/s/front tyre has slight cut but not deep enough to reach cord ply.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 36,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/s/front tyre has slight cut but not deep enough to reach cord ply.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 31,631 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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S933 OCK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S933 OCK, 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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S933 OCK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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