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S147 AON

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,627 mi
Last recorded28,627 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 AON
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 28,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 28,347 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 27,903 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,614 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear corroded on inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,719 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,363 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 23,363 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 20,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 24 Jan 2012 18,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 17,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,781 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 13,899 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 12,892 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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S147 AON is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S147 AON, 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 S147 AON registered?

S147 AON is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S147 AON safe to buy?

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