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R24 ROC

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,777 mi
Last recorded35,777 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 ROC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 35,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 34,134 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 34,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 34,131 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,123 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 34,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,120 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 34,118 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 34,116 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,050 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,858 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 33,732 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,552 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,366 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 33,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,074 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 33,074 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,522 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,823 miles

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

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

not alot of reserve travel on handbrake

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes from flexy hoses to front corroded but not excesivly

slight side to side movement of handbrake

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 28,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 26,194 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 May 2005 22,774 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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R24 ROC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R24 ROC, 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 R24 ROC registered?

R24 ROC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R24 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 ROC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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