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R246 KAW

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,229 mi
Last recorded18,229 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 KAW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 18,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 16,383 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 16,383 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 15,816 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 15,654 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 15,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 15,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,757 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,367 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 13,990 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 13,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front, Offside rear and Nearside rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Rear indicator bulbs starting to go off colour

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,280 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,663 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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R246 KAW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R246 KAW, 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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What year was R246 KAW registered?

R246 KAW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R246 KAW safe to buy?

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