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S166 AGT

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,504 mi
Last recorded16,504 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 AGT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 16,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 16,405 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 15,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 14,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 13,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 13,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 12,597 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 11,848 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 10,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 10,109 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,728 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 9,718 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,698 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 7,183 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 7,009 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2006 7,009 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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S166 AGT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S166 AGT, 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

How do I check the history of S166 AGT?

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What year was S166 AGT registered?

S166 AGT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S166 AGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 AGT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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