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S356 FBN

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,092 mi
Last recorded16,092 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 FBN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 16,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 15,222 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 14,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 14,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,301 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 14,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 14,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 14,111 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 13,602 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 13,602 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,524 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,840 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 11,122 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 10,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,202 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 7,930 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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S356 FBN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S356 FBN, 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 S356 FBN?

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What year was S356 FBN registered?

S356 FBN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S356 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 FBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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