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B2 VKS

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,930 mi
Last recorded22,930 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 VKS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 22,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 22,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 22,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 22,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,247 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 22,078 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 20,733 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 20,548 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 20,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 20,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,041 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,884 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,779 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,779 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,573 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 18,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,931 miles

NSF Wiperblade deteriorated but still clearing screen.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,527 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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B2 VKS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B2 VKS, 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 B2 VKS registered?

B2 VKS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is B2 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 VKS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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