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R161 LHR

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

69,572 mi
Last recorded69,572 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 LHR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 69,572 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 69,511 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 68,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 68,300 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 67,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 66,100 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 65,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,019 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 61,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,819 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,398 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 53,263 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 53,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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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R161 LHR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R161 LHR, 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 R161 LHR registered?

R161 LHR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R161 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 LHR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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