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R334 RBD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,065 mi
Last recorded57,065 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 RBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 57,065 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 54,161 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 54,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 51,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded junction on bulkhead and at brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 51,284 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded junction on bulkhead and at brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 50,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 49,428 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 49,414 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 417,176 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 48,661 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 47,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 46,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,241 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,171 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 45,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 44,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,642 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 41,618 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,083 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 41,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,404 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 39,404 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,143 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,128 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 36,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,223 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,830 miles

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

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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R334 RBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R334 RBD, 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 R334 RBD registered?

R334 RBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R334 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 RBD shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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