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S994 DHT

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,029 mi
Last recorded106,029 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 DHT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 105,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 105,605 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))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 104,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 103,975 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

FRONT & REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR LOWER SUBFRAME MOUNTING AREA CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2001 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON INNER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear GEAR BOX SUPPORT ARM CORRODED THROUGH,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Pass 31 Jul 2021 103,233 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,655 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,610 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,818 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering tighter to the right

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering turns lighter to the left than the right

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering turns lighter to the left than the right

Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,396 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 69,829 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 67,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,148 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 55,422 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 55,327 miles

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

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,447 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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S994 DHT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S994 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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What year was S994 DHT registered?

S994 DHT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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