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R546 JPA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,803 mi
Last recorded48,803 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 JPA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 48,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 48,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 47,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,328 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed from front to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 45,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 415,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,859 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,032 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 36,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,645 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 34,528 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 33,299 miles

o/s front brake disc in poor condition on inner surface

Fail 3 May 2008 33,299 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s front brake disc in poor condition on inner surface

Pass 11 May 2007 29,965 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2006 28,733 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 28,733 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear 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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R546 JPA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R546 JPA, 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 R546 JPA registered?

R546 JPA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R546 JPA safe to buy?

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