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R181 EVH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

25,077 mi
Last recorded25,077 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 EVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 25,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on all rear componants. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 24,219 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 23,459 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 22,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 22,316 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 22,272 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 22,170 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,872 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,468 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

steering light on intermitantly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 19,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 19,575 miles

N/S & O/S Front tyres worn inside edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,366 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)

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

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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R181 EVH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R181 EVH, 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 R181 EVH registered?

R181 EVH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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