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S880 KTR

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,091 mi
Last recorded65,091 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 KTR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 65,091 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to underside components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,969 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight corrosion to underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2023 61,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever long travel

Fail 12 Sep 2022 61,426 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever long travel

Pass 8 Sep 2021 60,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear suspension (fluid) lower ride level.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 60,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside front and rear suspension (fluid) lower ride level.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,011 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill end panel corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake lever long travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,354 miles

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

offside and nearside suspension low

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,019 miles

Covers over front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,177 miles

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

offside front and rear suspension low.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front and rear suspension low.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,559 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes have play and are worn

brake pedal feels spongy

n/s and o/s suspension is at different heights

parking brake travel is long

Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,558 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear trailing arm bushes have play and are worn

brake pedal feels spongy

n/s and o/s suspension is at different heights

parking brake travel is long

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,849 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,849 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,675 miles

offside suspension low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,753 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,103 miles

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 43,849 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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S880 KTR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S880 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.

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S880 KTR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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