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R946 DGN

1998 MG Tf

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,898 mi
Last recorded80,898 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Tf62,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 DGN
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 80,898 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

has corrosion under body, sills and chassis rails but not considered excessive yet

Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 77,365 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,375 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 72,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,798 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 70,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached detached from lower bush/mounting. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,662 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emission limit only just met for CO at fast idle.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 68,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,204 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,339 miles

Rear direction indicators fading to white.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 66,338 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.79mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.72mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear direction indicators fading to white.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,501 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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R946 DGN is a 1998 MG Tf in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 62,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R946 DGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 28 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R946 DGN registered?

R946 DGN is a 1998 MG Tf, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R946 DGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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