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R407 GAN

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,548 mi
Last recorded27,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 GAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 27,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 27,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 27,086 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 26,717 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,394 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 26,147 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 25,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 24,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,261 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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R407 GAN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R407 GAN, 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 R407 GAN registered?

R407 GAN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R407 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 GAN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R407 GAN have outstanding finance?

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