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R801 JHG

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,029 mi
Last recorded123,029 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 JHG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 123,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 121,647 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,196 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 120,195 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 119,045 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,267 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 116,050 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,499 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 113,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 109,262 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 109,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,756 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,744 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,685 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 107,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,953 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,560 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 102,593 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 100,361 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 98,384 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 96,263 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 96,259 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 93,824 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 93,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 90,520 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 74,275 miles

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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R801 JHG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R801 JHG, 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 R801 JHG registered?

R801 JHG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R801 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 JHG shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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