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R80 VVC

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

74,205 mi
Last recorded74,205 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 74,205 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 74,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,595 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 73,590 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,468 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 73,468 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 73,284 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 72,581 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 68,420 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 66,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 62,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 62,475 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 56,605 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2013 56,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust in poor condition.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2012 56,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2012 56,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,305 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,305 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,153 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 56,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 56,014 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,874 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,874 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 53,736 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 53,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R80 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R80 VVC, 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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R80 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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