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R925 EAR

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

39,677 mi
Last recorded39,677 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 EAR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 39,677 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 39,532 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 39,301 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 39,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,893 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 37,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 35,856 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 35,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,824 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 33,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,834 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER-EDGES

Fail 26 Apr 2017 32,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER-EDGES

Pass 18 Apr 2016 32,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm, worn smooth inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 May 2015 31,782 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 31,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,885 miles

front brake discs worn on insides

Pass 2 May 2013 30,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 30,447 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,912 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both headlamps dull

rear tail lamps slightly affected by hazards. (earth fault)

windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,834 miles

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2010 27,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,477 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,934 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 26,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 24,275 miles

both front discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,633 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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R925 EAR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R925 EAR, 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 R925 EAR registered?

R925 EAR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R925 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 EAR shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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