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R957 WLD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,169 mi
Last recorded47,169 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

RegistrationR957 WLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 47,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 47,169 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 46,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 46,282 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND OS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 46,120 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 46,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM IMAGE DISTORED. (NO DEFINED LINE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM IMAGE DISTORED. (NO DEFINED LINE (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S SCORED ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D BUSH" PERISHING/SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured DUE TO CRACKED/DARKENED LENS (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED ON FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R SPLITTING BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 44,949 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 37,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal lens clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked around circumference of sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded, performance just acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked around circumference of sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge about to break through to cords, requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded, performance just acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 34,160 miles

Suspension system inoperative Vehicle resting on bump stops, suspension has no travel (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked around circumference of sidewall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded, performance just acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked around circumference of sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge about to break through to cords, requires replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded, performance just acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked around circumference of tread

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector clouded, light output just acceptable. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre cracked around circumference of tread and heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector clouded, light output just acceptable. (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,157 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked around circumference of tread

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector clouded, light output just acceptable. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre cracked around circumference of tread and heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector clouded, light output just acceptable. (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Internal reflector clouded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Internal reflector clouded (1.7.5a)

Offside Wiper blade worn/split

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,382 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns dull but just acceptable

both rear tyres heavily cracked between treads

near side front disc corroded reducing braking surface area

Fail 7 Apr 2016 30,381 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns dull but just acceptable

both rear tyres heavily cracked between treads

near side front disc corroded reducing braking surface area

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 26,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 25,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs corroded reduceing brakeing surface area

srs light on

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,611 miles

both front brake discs corroded reduceing brakeing surface area

srs light on

Pass 16 Jun 2010 23,897 miles

Airbag failure light on

Rear registration plate slight delamination

Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Airbag failure light on

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate slight delamination

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

Pass 18 May 2009 22,866 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil level on min

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,318 miles

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

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

fluid suspension low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,078 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 22,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,007 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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R957 WLD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R957 WLD, 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.

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R957 WLD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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