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R117 FVX

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,954 mi
Last recorded36,954 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 FVX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 36,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 36,388 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 36,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,111 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 35,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 34,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,961 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 31,912 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 31,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,730 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 29,601 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,843 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,918 miles

front tyres wearing tread on inner edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,317 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,475 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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R117 FVX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R117 FVX, 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 R117 FVX registered?

R117 FVX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R117 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 FVX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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