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R803 SLN

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

44,398 mi
Last recorded44,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 SLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 44,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 43,524 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 43,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 26 May 2022 36,961 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 33,090 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 33,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 32,837 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 32,837 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 32,429 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 31,618 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 31,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2017 30,979 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 30,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch ,bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 6 Jun 2016 29,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch ,bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,742 miles

Advise slight fluctuation on front brakes.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,165 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 24,165 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 24,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2012 23,583 miles

head light patern poor n/s

n/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 22,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f head light aim poor patern

Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,579 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 20,447 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 20,447 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2006 19,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 19,593 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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R803 SLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R803 SLN, 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 R803 SLN registered?

R803 SLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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