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R455 UHN

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,431 mi
Last recorded74,431 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 UHN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 74,431 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 74,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2025 73,495 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 71,513 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 71,155 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 70,136 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,127 miles

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

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

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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R455 UHN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R455 UHN, 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 R455 UHN registered?

R455 UHN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R455 UHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 UHN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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