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S186 GBD

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,786 mi
Last recorded83,786 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 GBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 83,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 83,280 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 82,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,870 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,226 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BEAM PATTERN BOTH SIDES STARTING TO DETERIORATE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,772 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 76,450 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 76,450 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 75,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,630 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,533 miles

alternator belt slightly perished

dampness in rear registration plate

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2009 68,564 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 65,407 miles

rhf tyre partialy deflated .

Pass 28 Feb 2007 51,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 51,135 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,092 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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S186 GBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S186 GBD, 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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What year was S186 GBD registered?

S186 GBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S186 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 GBD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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