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R104 DNP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,215 mi
Last recorded47,215 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 DNP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 47,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 46,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 46,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,547 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 43,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,825 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,825 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,210 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 42,206 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 38,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,746 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,833 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,672 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,789 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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R104 DNP 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 R104 DNP, 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

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What year was R104 DNP registered?

R104 DNP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R104 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 DNP 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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