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R28 HFL

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,717 mi
Last recorded84,717 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 HFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 84,717 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 68,438 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 51,526 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,348 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,494 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,583 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,193 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,193 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,070 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,739 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,549 miles

BRAKE DISC CONDTION POOR

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,199 miles

BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,022 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,917 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 20,814 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,194 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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R28 HFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R28 HFL, 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 R28 HFL registered?

R28 HFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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