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R7 ARP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,982 mi
Last recorded21,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 ARP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 21,982 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 21,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 21,461 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge of tread

Pass 6 May 2022 21,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,883 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 20,750 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,012 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 19,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 19,684 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 19,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 19,277 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 19,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 17,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,613 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,038 miles

ADVISE; BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

ADVISE; SMALL STONE CHIP BOTTOM OF OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN IN ZONE A

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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R7 ARP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R7 ARP, 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 R7 ARP registered?

R7 ARP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R7 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 ARP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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