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K123 RAP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,905 mi
Last recorded46,905 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 RAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 46,905 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 46,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 45,908 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 43,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,138 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,240 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracked to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 37,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,485 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 28,685 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 26,212 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2011 26,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 62,129 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 25,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s and o/s rear indicators slightly faded in colour

slight play in rear tie bar bushes

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses

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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K123 RAP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K123 RAP, 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 K123 RAP registered?

K123 RAP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K123 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 RAP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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