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R3 RGW

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

19,408 mi
Last recorded19,408 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 RGW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2026 19,408 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel BRAKE PEDEL SINKING UNDER PRESSURE (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 19,257 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 19,141 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersilled

Pass 11 Jan 2023 18,967 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 18,593 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to various suspension components/ subframes/shocks/suspension arms

Fail 29 Jan 2021 18,579 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in between flexi (BOTH SIDES) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to front chassis

corrosion to various suspension components/ subframes/shocks/suspension arms

Pass 10 Jan 2020 18,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 18,172 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 17,960 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 17,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 17,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 17,038 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,352 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 16,352 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front brake disc inner surface corrodid

Suspension height low

Pass 7 Jan 2014 15,915 miles

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

Offside front brake has slight binding

Fail 7 Jan 2014 15,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake has slight binding

Pass 11 Jan 2013 15,341 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 15,341 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 14,932 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 14,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 133,054 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 12,717 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 11,986 miles

Rear metal brake pipes by t piece starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jan 2008 11,986 miles

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

Rear metal brake pipes by t piece starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2007 11,273 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,193 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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R3 RGW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R3 RGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 RGW registered?

R3 RGW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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