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S78 KKP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,608 mi
Last recorded48,608 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 KKP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 48,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,875 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings trailing arm bushes (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2015 47,603 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

center stop light

Fail 23 Apr 2015 47,597 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

center stop light

steering warning light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,337 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,294 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

SRS lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 10 Jan 2012 47,229 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside headlight has a slightly reduced light output

Fail 8 Jan 2011 45,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s roll bar bracket bent.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 45,216 miles

n/s roll bar bracket bent.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 43,938 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 36,830 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 36,822 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,524 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,344 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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S78 KKP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S78 KKP, 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 S78 KKP registered?

S78 KKP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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