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R800 WEN

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

11,966 mi
Last recorded11,966 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 WEN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 11,966 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 11,875 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 11,679 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 11,677 miles

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

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 28 Nov 2022 11,457 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 11,314 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 11,312 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 11,139 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 10,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 10,784 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 10,655 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 10,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,155 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 9,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 9,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 9,436 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 9,304 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 8,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 8,783 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 8,513 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 8,048 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 7,164 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner edges

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

Suspension getting low

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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R800 WEN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R800 WEN, 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 R800 WEN registered?

R800 WEN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R800 WEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 WEN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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