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R123 KTV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,425 mi
Last recorded85,425 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 KTV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 85,425 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,078 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear Chassis to hubs all four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rubbers except lower arm upper bush(which are new both sides) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,738 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack misted (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from multiple points (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides at the rear show corrosion to all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level/3rd light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 84,737 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner most joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner most joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack misted (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from multiple points (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides at the rear show corrosion to all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level/3rd light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,079 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear ferrules to centre ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension Needs topping up. Movement in suspension

Pass 21 Jan 2019 833,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cracks in both rear and nearside front tyres

suspension low

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,769 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,769 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 80,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

suspension loww

Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

suspension loww

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

suspension low

Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

suspension low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,534 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,557 miles

air bag light on

slight lift n/s/f shock absorber lower bush

slight play o/s/f steering rack end and track rod end

speedo not working

Fail 15 Jun 2011 75,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

air bag light on

slight lift n/s/f shock absorber lower bush

slight play o/s/f steering rack end and track rod end

speedo not working

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,351 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 74,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake discs slightly worn and slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2009 70,801 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER TREADS SLIGHT SPLITS

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SIDE SURFACE CORROSION

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 70,801 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES OUTER TREADS SLIGHT SPLITS

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SIDE SURFACE CORROSION

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,977 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 69,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,668 miles

1. Front subframe corroded †2. Nsf tyre has a screw in it †3. Front brake pads are low †4. Fron t brake discs are corroded †5. Some play in nsf wheel bearing †

6. Osr tyre is worn on inner sidewall - no evidence of tyre fouling at time of test †7. Rear subframe is corroded †8. Nsr top ball joint has some play †

Fail 29 Mar 2006 63,659 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1. Front subframe corroded †2. Nsf tyre has a screw in it †3. Front brake pads are low †4. Front brake discs are corroded †5. Some play in nsf wheel bearing †

6. osr tyre is worn on inner sidewall - no evidence of tyre fouling at time of test †7. Rear subframe corroded

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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R123 KTV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R123 KTV, 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.

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R123 KTV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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