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R33 VVC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,726 mi
Last recorded101,726 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 101,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,150 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,607 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 88,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 86,713 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 86,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,801 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,183 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

play in offside front suspension

suspension very low and close to bump stops

washer output poor

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,308 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,308 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion requires attention

Fail 30 Oct 2009 41,693 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion requires attention

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,681 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight brake bind o/s/r

surface corrosion to outer sills and under car needs attention

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,765 miles

as per mot fail

Fail 29 Mar 2007 34,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

bind felt when n/s/r wheel is spun

corrosion on outer sills and floor pans in need of attention

n/s/f tyre run flat MAY have caused structual damage advise change a.s.a.p

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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R33 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R33 VVC, 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 R33 VVC registered?

R33 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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