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R842 WOV

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,491 mi
Last recorded69,491 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 WOV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 69,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,334 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,793 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 67,793 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers are smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,905 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,993 miles

Hand brake travel too far.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,707 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edges low

parking brake just about passed at 16% may need adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,780 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension height low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,427 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes slightly corroded front to rear underbody

Fail 9 Jan 2012 47,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes slightly corroded front to rear underbody

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,514 miles

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

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

suspension low

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,427 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,790 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,933 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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R842 WOV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R842 WOV, 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 R842 WOV registered?

R842 WOV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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