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S13 MGK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

5,256 mi
Last recorded5,256 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 MGK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 5,256 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 5,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 5,204 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 5,184 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 5,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 5,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 4,840 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 4,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 4,434 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 4,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 4,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 4,294 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 4,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 4,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 4,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 4,126 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 3,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 3,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 3,756 miles

n/s front windscreen washer jet does not work †handbrake does not lock up either wheel but has good efficiency

Pass 21 Aug 2006 3,249 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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S13 MGK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S13 MGK, 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 S13 MGK registered?

S13 MGK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S13 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 MGK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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