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S949 DTA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,533 mi
Last recorded73,533 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 DTA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 73,533 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe missing

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,276 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 67,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 143n/s 102o/s 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 63,971 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,330 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 62,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,928 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

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

Rear brake disc's corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2010 51,790 miles

rear suspension bushes weak.

suspension low.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 48,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,535 miles

rear trailing arm bushes weak.

Pass 7 Apr 2007 41,017 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,865 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 37,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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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S949 DTA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S949 DTA, 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 S949 DTA registered?

S949 DTA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S949 DTA safe to buy?

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