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R84 MPB

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,669 mi
Last recorded64,669 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 MPB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 64,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,390 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 62,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 60,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 57,318 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,783 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,890 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 49,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,385 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 44,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,368 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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R84 MPB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R84 MPB, 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 R84 MPB registered?

R84 MPB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R84 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 MPB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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