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R102 LRC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,040 mi
Last recorded40,040 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 LRC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 40,040 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 39,088 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 34,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 34,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,926 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 33,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 33,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,529 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,304 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image deteriorated

Offside headlamp dipped beam image deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,185 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,370 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,521 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 26,509 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,898 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,186 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 22,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R102 LRC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R102 LRC, 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 R102 LRC?

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What year was R102 LRC registered?

R102 LRC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R102 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 LRC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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