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S601 KKV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,890 mi
Last recorded39,890 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 KKV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 39,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 39,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 39,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,212 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in inner sidewall. no cords showing at time of test

Pass 4 May 2016 36,039 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,857 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 33,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 31,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,473 miles

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Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,998 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,693 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 27,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,807 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,776 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 23,214 miles

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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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S601 KKV 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 90%.

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 S601 KKV, 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 S601 KKV registered?

S601 KKV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S601 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 KKV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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