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R834 OEC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,113 mi
Last recorded59,113 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 OEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 59,113 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 59,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 59,023 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 58,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,416 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 58,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,243 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 57,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,616 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 54,716 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,919 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 52,301 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 52,301 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,746 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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R834 OEC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R834 OEC, 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 R834 OEC registered?

R834 OEC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R834 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R834 OEC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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