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S818 KEP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,835 mi
Last recorded108,835 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 KEP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 108,835 miles

Both rear inner sill areas corroding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 108,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,331 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2021 106,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 105,256 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 104,649 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 104,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 102,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,709 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades have split rubbers

Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,709 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 90,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 82,593 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 82,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 73,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,362 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,362 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 63,400 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 63,400 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s & o/s front tyers warn on inside

n/s/f lower suspension arm getting rusty

o/s/f disc slithy rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,486 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 56,461 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 55,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,649 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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S818 KEP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S818 KEP, 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 S818 KEP registered?

S818 KEP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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