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R955 NOJ

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,954 mi
Last recorded53,954 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 NOJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,954 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 53,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 53,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 52,759 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 52,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 51,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 51,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,626 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,384 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,430 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 46,430 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 46,161 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,961 miles

all tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jan 2009 44,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,350 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 42,832 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 42,068 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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R955 NOJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R955 NOJ, 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 R955 NOJ registered?

R955 NOJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R955 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 NOJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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