CarVerify

Free Car Check

H5 ANV

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,536 mi
Last recorded79,536 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 ANV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2008 79,536 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,536 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 78,614 miles

exhaust heatshield is insecure

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

rear exhaust box strap is corroded exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Sep 2007 78,560 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,276 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
Full MG Mgf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H5 ANV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H5 ANV, 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 H5 ANV?

You can check the full history of H5 ANV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H5 ANV registered?

H5 ANV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is H5 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 ANV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H5 ANV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H5 ANV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.