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R370 ANO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,493 mi
Last recorded52,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 ANO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 52,493 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 51,375 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 51,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2023 51,141 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 51,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 49,659 miles

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

n/s front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2017 46,555 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 46,155 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre feathering on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2016 46,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2016 45,466 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,241 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,539 miles

both rear tyres feathering on edges and cracking on tread wall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,190 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 24,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,626 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 19,734 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 14,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,241 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,585 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,071 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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R370 ANO 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 77.3%.

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 R370 ANO, 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 R370 ANO registered?

R370 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R370 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 ANO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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