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R935 WGW

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,330 mi
Last recorded63,330 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 WGW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 63,330 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 63,330 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 59,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 59,177 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,168 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 57,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 55,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,138 miles

Central High level stop light inoperative (disconnected)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 52,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,709 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 50,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,968 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 43,863 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,808 miles

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

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

SRS (air bag) warning light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,455 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,331 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,871 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner 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 WGW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R935 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 R935 WGW registered?

R935 WGW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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