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R965 NDS

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

71,564 mi
Last recorded71,564 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 NDS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 71,564 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,485 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 71,389 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 70,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 70,909 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,592 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

steering light on

Fail 6 Aug 2020 70,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

steering light on

Pass 26 Jun 2019 70,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2019 70,396 miles

Suspension system inoperative Rear suspension on bump stops (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (4.2.3 (c))

Slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator on (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,894 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 67,944 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 67,944 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,161 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 65,805 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak, water pump area.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,194 miles

N/S/F HEAD LIGHT VERY SLIGHTY DIM

Fail 13 Jun 2011 65,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010
Fail 19 Aug 2010 65,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,704 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 58,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,005 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON INNER SIDE WALL

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON INNER WALL

Fail 15 Mar 2008 54,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre slightly split/perished inner wall

offside rear tyre has shallow cut in outside wall

offside rear tyre slightly split/perished inner wall

Pass 23 Mar 2007 51,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,316 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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R965 NDS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 R965 NDS, 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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R965 NDS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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