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R853 ANP

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

55,251 mi
Last recorded55,251 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 ANP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,251 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,143 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 52,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 49,380 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 45,195 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,756 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 38,972 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,130 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight low effort o/side handbrake

slight low effort o/side handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2016 33,828 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,828 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

handbrake efficiency on mot limits

Pass 22 Jan 2015 30,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 27,375 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 27,374 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,032 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,077 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,824 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 15,366 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 15,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 13,067 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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R853 ANP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R853 ANP, 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 R853 ANP registered?

R853 ANP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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