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KFL 161G

1998 MG C

Yellow Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

48,556 mi
Last recorded48,556 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG C26,195 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFL 161G
MakeMG
ModelC
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 48,556 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 45,661 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 42,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 39,156 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 35,886 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 35,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 32,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 30,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,679 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 27,664 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 20,977 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 20,967 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 18,544 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 18,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 15,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 11,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 7,366 miles

Slight play in nearside front trunion.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 5,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 4,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 2,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 2,537 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 2,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 1,746 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the MG C?

Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
437
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
887
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 208
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 200
brake binding 173
brake recording little or no effort 98
Stop lamp not working 95
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KFL 161G is a 1998 MG C in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 26,195 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG C fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFL 161G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG C typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 28 years old, this MG C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KFL 161G registered?

KFL 161G is a 1998 MG C, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is KFL 161G safe to buy?

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