1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · S207 BPD
1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 51,666 miles. MOT expired on 26 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S207 BPD Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/12/2023
- 51,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S207 BPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (S207 BPD) between June 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
S207 BPD Mileage History
- 29/06/200631,968 mi
- 22/06/200736,890 mi+4,922 mi
- 22/06/200736,890 mi
- 09/07/200840,846 mi+3,956 mi
- 31/07/200943,195 mi+2,349 mi
- 01/08/200943,198 mi+3 mi
- 12/08/201046,986 mi+3,788 mi
- 12/08/201046,986 mi
- 28/07/201147,843 mi+857 mi
- 16/08/201248,344 mi+501 mi
- 16/08/201248,344 mi
- 15/08/201348,525 mi+181 mi
- 15/08/201348,525 mi
- 11/08/201448,619 mi+94 mi
- 01/10/201548,837 mi+218 mi
- 02/10/201548,837 mi
- 12/09/201649,020 mi+183 mi
- 12/09/201649,020 mi
- 22/01/201850,651 mi+1,631 mi
- 29/01/201850,651 mi
- 22/12/202351,392 mi+741 mi
- 27/12/202351,666 mi+274 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MGF
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/DepressurisationModerate
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket FailureSerious
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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