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R916 WGW

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,375 mi
Last recorded37,375 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

RegistrationR916 WGW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 37,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 37,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 34,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 33,079 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 30,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 27,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 24,929 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 22,392 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 19,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 19,128 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,119 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 17,945 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 17,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 17,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,193 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,141 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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R916 WGW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R916 WGW, 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

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What year was R916 WGW registered?

R916 WGW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R916 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R916 WGW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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