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R170 KBB

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,028 mi
Last recorded61,028 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 KBB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 61,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 60,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 59,788 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,415 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,483 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 57,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 56,585 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,053 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,151 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,265 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,130 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 50,858 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,248 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 47,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,341 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,014 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 36,808 miles

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

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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R170 KBB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R170 KBB, 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 R170 KBB registered?

R170 KBB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R170 KBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 KBB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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