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R16 ALF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,276 mi
Last recorded59,276 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 ALF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 59,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 59,271 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 58,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 58,318 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,661 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,781 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,679 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,943 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 53,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,420 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,532 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,264 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 45,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,774 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,036 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R16 ALF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R16 ALF, 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 R16 ALF registered?

R16 ALF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R16 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 ALF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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