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S974 LKH

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,917 mi
Last recorded56,917 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 LKH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 56,917 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 54,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear pads low and discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 50,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,556 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,057 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 38,057 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 37,791 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 37,791 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 37,555 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 37,555 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 37,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flxeis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 37,384 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flxeis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,706 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,342 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 36,341 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,561 miles

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2013 35,561 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,140 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 35,128 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,493 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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S974 LKH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S974 LKH, 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 S974 LKH registered?

S974 LKH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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