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R36 HFL

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,987 mi
Last recorded33,987 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 HFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 33,987 miles

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 33,480 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 33,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 33,164 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 33,149 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 32,681 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,799 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 31,795 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 31,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 30,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,899 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,503 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 26,503 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 24,339 miles

customer advised rear brake discs corrodied on inner surfaces

Fail 29 Mar 2011 24,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,136 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,919 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,919 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,641 miles

Offside 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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R36 HFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R36 HFL, 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 R36 HFL registered?

R36 HFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R36 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 HFL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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