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R855 RWN

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 RWN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 69,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 69,850 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both. (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 69,415 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner face

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner face

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,410 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 68,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 68,400 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2021 66,495 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 65,536 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 65,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 62,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 58,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,260 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 58,260 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,254 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,039 miles

front brake discs heavily corrod and worn, advise further inspection to assess level of wear and corrosion.

n/s/r lamp unit has a slight interreaction

rear brake discs heavily corrod and worn, advise further inspection to assess level of wear and corrosion.

rear brake performance very poor, only just passed overall efficiency

rear high level brake lamp has a number of bulbs inopperative

rear indicators fading to white light

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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R855 RWN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R855 RWN, 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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R855 RWN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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