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S854 KTR

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,071 mi
Last recorded58,071 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 KTR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,071 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,314 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 56,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 56,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,655 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 55,655 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 54,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 54,157 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 54,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,652 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 52,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,756 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,035 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,149 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,546 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,795 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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S854 KTR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S854 KTR, 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

How do I check the history of S854 KTR?

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What year was S854 KTR registered?

S854 KTR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S854 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 KTR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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