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R199 DGP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,267 mi
Last recorded85,267 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 DGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 85,267 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead at bottom pressings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of outriggers/rear frame/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 85,242 miles

Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure mid body, strengthening outriggers and seat pan area, number of bolts missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead at bottom pressings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion of outriggers/rear frame/bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend tyre renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 84,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend tyre renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 84,760 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leaking excessively (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure rubbing against sub frame (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill at rear not secure and not welded correctly along bottom seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on T piece connection (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on hose connection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,748 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,255 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,242 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 78,830 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,823 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)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 75,122 miles

Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 71,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 68,420 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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R199 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R199 DGP, 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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R199 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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