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R453 KAX

1998 MG Td/tf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,499 mi
Last recorded102,499 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Td/tf31,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 KAX
MakeMG
ModelTd/tf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,499 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 102,499 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 102,415 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 102,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 101,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 101,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NS and OS seatbelt catch outer casings missing

Fail 28 Apr 2023 101,246 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS and OS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NS (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NS and OS seatbelt catch outer casings missing

Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,163 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS and OS are frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

NS and OS front seatbelt catch outer covers missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension level low fluid may need adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2021 93,655 miles

Both front seatbelt catch,covers,missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 95,569 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both front seatbelt catch,covers,missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 90,810 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 90,802 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 89,293 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 89,293 miles

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,824 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 88,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 May 2018 88,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

How Reliable is the MG Td/tf?

Based on 4,175 MOT tests across 633 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
257
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
633
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 110
brake binding 66
brake recording little or no effort 65
Stop lamp not working 57
brake application uneven 52
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R453 KAX is a 1998 MG Td/tf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 MG Td/tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 31,877 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 Td/tf fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R453 KAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Td/tf typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 28 years old, this MG Td/tf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R453 KAX registered?

R453 KAX is a 1998 MG Td/tf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R453 KAX safe to buy?

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