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R935 BRW

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,309 mi
Last recorded47,309 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 BRW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Coolant leak ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 47,025 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,033 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2023 41,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 34,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,438 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,429 miles

Rear Both rear tyres have cuts/cracks in inner sidewalls, but not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Fail 26 Mar 2018 29,429 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres have cuts/cracks in inner sidewalls, but not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 28,077 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 23,720 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,230 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 19,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 18,277 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,002 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,548 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,923 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 16,058 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 27,923 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,969 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 24,969 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2006 13,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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R935 BRW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R935 BRW, 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 R935 BRW registered?

R935 BRW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R935 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R935 BRW shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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