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S989 DHT

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,531 mi
Last recorded60,531 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 DHT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 60,531 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 59,847 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 59,541 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 56,426 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 56,426 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 56,192 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 55,994 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,610 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,337 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 54,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,255 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,126 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,733 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,209 miles

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

high level brake lamp dissconnected so not tested.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 43,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 39,079 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,076 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,232 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 29,044 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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S989 DHT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S989 DHT, 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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S989 DHT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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