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H3 HNB

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 HNB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 61,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 61,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 61,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,628 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 61,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 61,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 61,334 miles

Exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 61,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 61,075 miles

Exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2016 60,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 60,613 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2014 60,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,396 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 60,396 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 60,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 59,369 miles

slight corrosion/pitting on rear brake pipe on rear bulk head

slight play in both rear track control arm bushes

Pass 21 May 2010 58,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 58,202 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

small chips in screen

Fail 22 May 2009 58,202 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

rear brake pipes corroding

small chips in screen

Pass 23 May 2008 57,770 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 57,222 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 57,222 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 56,036 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 56,036 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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H3 HNB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H3 HNB, 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 H3 HNB?

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What year was H3 HNB registered?

H3 HNB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H3 HNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 HNB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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