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R346 AJV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,828 mi
Last recorded115,828 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 AJV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 115,828 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 115,820 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 114,138 miles

Both sills corroded on inner and outers

General corrosion

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 112,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,252 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,531 miles

corrosion to rigid part of both front brake hoses

Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,284 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 103,795 miles

corrosion on osr sill

Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,166 miles

osf tyre worn inner

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,589 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 91,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 84,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 77,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 72,037 miles

patches of rust front and rear sub frames

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s front shock absorbers casing corroding

o/s & n/s front brake pipes corroding slightly-inbetween flexy hoses

o/s front wheel rim damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2010 67,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s & o/s front shock absorbers casing corroding

o/s & n/s front brake pipes corroding slightly-inbetween flexy hoses

o/s front wheel rim damaged

slight crack in o/s headlamp outer glass

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,355 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 62,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 62,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,254 miles

Trim height low

Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R346 AJV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green 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 R346 AJV, 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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R346 AJV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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