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R901 MAP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,959 mi
Last recorded41,959 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 MAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 41,959 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 39,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 38,688 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,239 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 37,470 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 36,661 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,705 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 33,990 miles

slight binding osf brake

windscreen washer liquid just clears screen at time of test

Pass 19 May 2008 33,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 32,133 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 30,747 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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R901 MAP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R901 MAP, 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

How do I check the history of R901 MAP?

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What year was R901 MAP registered?

R901 MAP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R901 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 MAP shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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