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R404 TLD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,704 mi
Last recorded46,704 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 TLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 46,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 45,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 45,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 45,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 45,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,915 miles

Surface Corrosion on Front & Rear Subframes

Pass 5 Apr 2014 43,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s and o/s front inner brake discs worn

parking brake recording minimum effort on r.b.t

Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,735 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and n/s/f on legal limit

washers weak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,649 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 25,556 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 25,219 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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R404 TLD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R404 TLD, 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

How do I check the history of R404 TLD?

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What year was R404 TLD registered?

R404 TLD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R404 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 TLD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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