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R913 WUK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

35,696 mi
Last recorded35,696 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 WUK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 35,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded

suspension low

Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,550 miles

Front tyres 23years old

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Offside Rear tyre 17 years old

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 May 2024 35,284 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre 22years old

Nearside Rear tyre 22years old

Offside Front tyre 22 years old

Offside Rear tyre 22 years old

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2023 34,669 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust box corroded

slight play from brake pedal when applied

tyres wearingf low on rear

Fail 3 May 2023 34,663 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Suspension height low - front & rear

Pass 23 May 2022 34,526 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 34,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 32,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2019 32,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 32,008 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 31,800 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached battery positive terminal (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 31,800 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached battery positive terminal (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 31,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 31,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2015 31,020 miles

both headlamps deteriorated beam patterns just visable

front wiper blades streaking slightly

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight surface corrosion to front and rear brake,steering and suspension componants

Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both headlamps beam patterns just visable

offside rear indecator bulb slightly discoloured

slight corrosion to both front brake discs inner surfaces

slight corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,680 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

drivers sun visor removed

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,407 miles

front washers slightly weak

front wiper blades streak and judder slightly

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside door check strap noisey

offside rear indecator bulb slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Apr 2012 30,407 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

offside door check strap noisey

front washers slightly weak

front wiper blades streak and judder slightly

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear indecator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 13 May 2011 30,386 miles

both rear indecator bulbs discoloured slightly

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

front and rear tyres slightly out of shape

offside dip beam pattern just visable

Fail 13 May 2011 30,086 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear indecator bulbs discoloured slightly

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

front and rear tyres slightly out of shape

offside dip beam pattern just visable

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,028 miles

suspension ride height slightly low

Fail 16 Jan 2008 30,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

suspension ride height slightly low

Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 29,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 29,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R913 WUK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R913 WUK, 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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R913 WUK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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