The road tax status for S486 FAN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S486 FAN?

The MOT for S486 FAN is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S486 FAN?

The recorded mileage for S486 FAN is 95,184 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S486 FAN ULEZ compliant?

No, S486 FAN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · S486 FAN

S486 FAN

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/10/1998. Recorded mileage 95,184 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/06/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 95,184 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 04/06/2026

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Mileage: 95,184 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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S486 FAN Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
95,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Known faults for MG MGF

Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

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S486 FAN Mileage History

07/10/200543,033 mi
29/11/200648,754 mi+5,721 mi
29/11/200648,754 mi
16/11/200753,756 mi+5,002 mi
25/11/200860,935 mi+7,179 mi
16/11/200965,225 mi+4,290 mi
16/11/200965,225 mi
06/12/201068,861 mi+3,636 mi
06/12/201068,861 mi
15/03/201271,054 mi+2,193 mi
19/03/201271,060 mi+6 mi
09/08/201781,890 mi+10,830 mi
19/08/201781,898 mi+8 mi
02/04/201983,733 mi+1,835 mi
02/04/201983,733 mi
11/06/202188,679 mi+4,946 mi
12/06/202188,689 mi+10 mi
05/10/202292,445 mi+3,756 mi
07/10/202292,455 mi+10 mi
02/11/202394,171 mi+1,716 mi
02/11/202394,181 mi+10 mi
04/06/202595,170 mi+989 mi
06/06/202595,184 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 2,652 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

S486 FAN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 13:04

MOT Analysis

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (S486 FAN) between October 2005 and June 2025.

The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.

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