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R344 RWP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,876 mi
Last recorded26,876 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 RWP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 26,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 26,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 25,711 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,124 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 24,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,519 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 23,438 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 23,384 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 23,217 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,217 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,502 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 22,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,655 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,167 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 17,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,112 miles

suspension riding close to bump stops

Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,711 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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R344 RWP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R344 RWP, 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 R344 RWP registered?

R344 RWP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R344 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 RWP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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