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S188 KRO

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,310 mi
Last recorded57,310 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 KRO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 57,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 56,811 miles

Hydraulic suspension ride hight lower than standard

Pass 22 Apr 2024 56,042 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 55,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,755 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner washer jet blocked.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,118 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,370 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,591 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,085 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,571 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 51,571 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,886 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,199 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 48,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,265 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,019 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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S188 KRO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S188 KRO, 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 S188 KRO registered?

S188 KRO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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