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R246 KVV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,146 mi
Last recorded84,146 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 KVV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 84,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe junction, unions excessively corroded at valve

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,568 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,069 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,527 miles

Nearside Front track rod end as slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing as slight play

Offside Front track rod as slight play

Pass 4 May 2021 79,042 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 78,664 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 78,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 77,903 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 77,502 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2016 76,513 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 76,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 75,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 74,123 miles

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

oil leak

slight play in o/s & n/s ateering rack/ends

some metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 May 2013 74,123 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

slight play in o/s & n/s ateering rack/ends

some metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 May 2012 72,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,664 miles

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

o/s/r radius arm inner bush slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2011 71,664 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f top ball joint slight play

o/s/r radius arm inner bush slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 70,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,494 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake high but not to stops

Fail 30 Mar 2009 68,494 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,969 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 65,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,139 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 65,137 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,762 miles

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

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 KVV 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 75%.

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 KVV, 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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R246 KVV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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