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R8 PEC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,671 mi
Last recorded79,671 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 PEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,671 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 79,671 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 79,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Suspension corroded.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Suspension corroded.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,562 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,377 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 77,377 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,245 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 76,245 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,950 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,397 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,248 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 73,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,097 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,097 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 69,853 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,830 miles

acceptable damaged to windscreen.

both front tyres wearing inner edge close to limit.

both rear sills damaged.

front brake discs rusty.

o.s.f headlight stone chipped.

rear exhaust very rusty.,slight blow.

slight play in o.s.r wheel bearing.

slight play o.s.f wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,296 miles

rear exhaust very rusty,

rear steel brake pipe corroded.

rear brake pads wearing close to limit. †rear brake discs inner face corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2005 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R8 PEC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R8 PEC, 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 R8 PEC registered?

R8 PEC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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