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R450 AYA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,578 mi
Last recorded59,578 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 AYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 59,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 54,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 54,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 51,851 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 47,565 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 47,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 41,945 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 41,945 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,025 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 28,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 26,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,754 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,052 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,151 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,112 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 19,725 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,114 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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R450 AYA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R450 AYA, 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 R450 AYA registered?

R450 AYA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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