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R947 VKJ

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,612 mi
Last recorded42,612 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 VKJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 42,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 39,614 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 38,747 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 38,747 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 35,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 31,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,809 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,575 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 28,268 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers poor

Fail 3 Apr 2014 25,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers poor

Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,147 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 18,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,810 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 14,790 miles

Both front tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,509 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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R947 VKJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R947 VKJ, 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 R947 VKJ registered?

R947 VKJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R947 VKJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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