CarVerify

Free Car Check

R581 MFG

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,436 mi
Last recorded126,436 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 MFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 126,436 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 126,426 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 112,461 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Fail 26 Mar 2008 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre worn on inner tread edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 98,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 98,388 miles

Offside Outer Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,516 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R581 MFG is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R581 MFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R581 MFG?

You can check the full history of R581 MFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R581 MFG registered?

R581 MFG is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R581 MFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 MFG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R581 MFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R581 MFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.