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N8 KMV

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

43,278 mi
Last recorded43,278 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 KMV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,278 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 43,429 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,114 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,674 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,565 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 42,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,301 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 42,301 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 42,160 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,821 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 41,548 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and worn very close to wear indicators

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner teather

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 41,381 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,179 miles

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

off side rear tyre side wall perished.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,445 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,552 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,203 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 36,664 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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N8 KMV 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 82.6%.

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 N8 KMV, 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 N8 KMV registered?

N8 KMV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is N8 KMV safe to buy?

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