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R154 GFL

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,780 mi
Last recorded55,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 GFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 55,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2025 55,379 miles

all brakes corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 55,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 55,084 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,984 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,833 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension getting low

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 45,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 44,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 44,173 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,119 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 32,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,406 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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R154 GFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R154 GFL, 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.

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What year was R154 GFL registered?

R154 GFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R154 GFL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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