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R811 WLP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,871 mi
Last recorded34,871 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 WLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,871 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 34,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 34,049 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 34,044 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 32,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 32,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 32,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,422 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 31,263 miles

heat shield around cat corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,137 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 30,951 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,284 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 30,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 29,897 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 29,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 28,476 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 28,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 27,652 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,652 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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R811 WLP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R811 WLP, 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 R811 WLP registered?

R811 WLP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R811 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 WLP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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