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C1 XRK

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,165 mi
Last recorded89,165 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 XRK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 89,165 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 89,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 88,290 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,477 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 87,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 86,160 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,763 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 84,759 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 83,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 82,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 81,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 80,745 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,689 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,177 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 77,144 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 75,780 miles

underbody heavily pitted with rust

Pass 16 Jun 2007 71,164 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 63,367 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 63,367 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C1 XRK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C1 XRK, 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 C1 XRK registered?

C1 XRK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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