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S99 RAE

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,532 mi
Last recorded50,532 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 RAE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,532 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 46,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 45,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 44,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,124 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 42,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,056 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 39,450 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 37,556 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 36,629 miles

near side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 34,417 miles

chip in the windscreen

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 May 2010 32,281 miles

nearside front tyre close to wearbars and wearing inner edge

Fail 28 May 2010 32,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,182 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 28,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,744 miles

o/s/f/ tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/r/ tyre is on wear bars

Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,227 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 23,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R/ TYRE ON WEAR BARS

Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,620 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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S99 RAE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S99 RAE, 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 S99 RAE registered?

S99 RAE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S99 RAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 RAE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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