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K18 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,967 mi
Last recorded6,967 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 6,967 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 6,967 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 6,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 5,838 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 5,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 5,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 3,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 3,558 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 3,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 3,159 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.o/s is worse.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 3,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 2,690 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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K18 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K18 MGF, 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 K18 MGF registered?

K18 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K18 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 MGF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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