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S86 FGP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,405 mi
Last recorded62,405 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 FGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 62,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 60,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,708 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,634 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,386 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,804 miles

Under body Corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 56,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body Corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 56,243 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 55,836 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 54,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,949 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 49,947 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,802 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 35,763 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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S86 FGP 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 94.1%.

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 S86 FGP, 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

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What year was S86 FGP registered?

S86 FGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S86 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S86 FGP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S86 FGP have outstanding finance?

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