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S148 AON

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,743 mi
Last recorded89,743 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 AON
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 89,743 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under body, suspension, sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 89,115 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake ferrules and pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

under body, suspension, sills corroded/under sealed

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,696 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 87,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2020 86,195 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2020 86,195 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

long handbrake travel

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2019 83,016 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

long handbrake travel

nearside front seatbelt buckle casing missing

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,952 miles

offside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,895 miles

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

Nearside seat belt stalk cover trim missing

wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,388 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 76,388 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,816 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front o/s tyre pressure low re-pressureised to 30 psion b oth fronts

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,049 miles

passenger seat belt catch plastic cover missing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,895 miles

n/s seat belt catch, plastic cover missing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,704 miles

n/s seat belt plastic cover round clip missing

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)

tyre pressures all round low (re inflated 30p.s.i)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,703 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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)

n/s seat belt plastic cover round clip missing

tyre pressures all round low (re inflated 30p.s.i)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,260 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 16 Jul 2010 47,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,040 miles

n/s seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,040 miles

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

n/s seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,860 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 34,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,560 miles

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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S148 AON is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 S148 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.

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S148 AON is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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