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S160 FKN

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

33,913 mi
Last recorded33,913 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 FKN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 33,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 32,664 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 31,717 miles

inner face of offside front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2024 31,707 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

inner face of offside front brake disc in poor condition

reduced effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 31 May 2023 30,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 29,427 miles

suspension ride level low

Pass 20 May 2021 27,922 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 27,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 26,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,843 miles

Nearside Rear subframe bush has slight play

Offside Rear sub frame bush has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2017 251,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,188 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 23,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,561 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 22,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,335 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,608 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 18,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 17,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,970 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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S160 FKN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S160 FKN, 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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S160 FKN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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