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S87 KGO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

35,876 mi
Last recorded35,876 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 KGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 35,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 35,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,303 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,048 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,927 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS ON INNER SIDE OF BRAKE DISCS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 34,504 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 34,504 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 28,496 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 28,496 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,497 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,777 miles

both front tyre worn very low on inside edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,820 miles

tread lifting on bioth front tyres (1855515)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 22,505 miles

osf seat belt stalk/clip poor

Pass 23 Dec 2009 20,940 miles

front and rear suspension low

Pass 31 Dec 2008 19,542 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,375 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,163 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,773 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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S87 KGO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S87 KGO, 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 S87 KGO registered?

S87 KGO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S87 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 KGO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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