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R813 WLP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,628 mi
Last recorded41,628 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 WLP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 41,628 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 41,600 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2025 41,580 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle stop running and failed to start mid test.

Fail 16 May 2023 41,572 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 41,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 40,851 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,293 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,356 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 37,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,015 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 37,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 37,004 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted corroded (3.5.1i)

general corrosion underside

oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2016 37,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear all (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

general corrosion suspension underside

oil leaks

suspension low advise attention

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,826 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,414 miles

rear shock absorber bushes wearing

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,528 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,374 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 20,287 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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R813 WLP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R813 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 R813 WLP registered?

R813 WLP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R813 WLP safe to buy?

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