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R763 KTV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,249 mi
Last recorded84,249 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 KTV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 84,249 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK

Fail 18 Mar 2026 84,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 84,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 83,545 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 83,538 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 83,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,537 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 83,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 83,530 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,838 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 75,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brake discs pitted

starter motor problem

Pass 11 Jan 2010 62,624 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,067 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 56,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 46,032 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,788 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 40,044 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 39,918 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R763 KTV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R763 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R763 KTV registered?

R763 KTV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R763 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 KTV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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