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VGS 800

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

46,745 mi
Last recorded46,745 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGS 800
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 46,745 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 46,712 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 46,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,195 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 46,187 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 45,931 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 45,931 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 45,393 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 45,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 44,698 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At nearside & offside rear(inner faces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear(inner faces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 44,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear(inner faces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear(inner faces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 43,773 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Nearside washer jet. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear(inner faces). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 43,386 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 43,028 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 41,774 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked & perished on edge of tyrewall & tread area.

Fail 1 Aug 2016 41,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre cracked & perished on edge of tyrewall & tread area.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 40,800 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both front to rear brakepipes slightly corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

handbrake only just met required performance and may require adjustment

Fail 25 Jul 2015 40,782 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear brakepipes slightly corroded and heavily painted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,205 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,817 miles

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

n/side rear tyrecracking on inner wall

Fail 15 Dec 2008 34,811 miles

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

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

n/side rear tyrecracking on inner wall

Fail 21 Nov 2008 34,520 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side rear tyre crackin g on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2007 32,108 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 30,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 30,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,415 miles

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

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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VGS 800 is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGS 800, 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 VGS 800 registered?

VGS 800 is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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