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R2 LJF

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,247 mi
Last recorded63,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 LJF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 63,247 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,522 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 60,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 58,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 57,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,693 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,910 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 52,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,021 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 51,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 46,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,353 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,197 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,355 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,084 miles

brake lights stay on (sticky switch)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,345 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 30,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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R2 LJF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red 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 R2 LJF, 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 R2 LJF registered?

R2 LJF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R2 LJF 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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