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R97 HFL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,658 mi
Last recorded96,658 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 HFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 96,658 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2026 96,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front outer sill corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2025 95,366 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 95,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 92,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 92,072 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,843 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine Bay Dipstick Area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody & Subframe Surface Corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine Bay Dipstick Area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody & Subframe Surface Corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2020 90,804 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 90,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,507 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 87,507 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,687 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 86,682 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 85,387 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,874 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 84,874 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,313 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 84,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,614 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn near limit

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,516 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 79,900 miles

Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear subframes very rusty please keep checked

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,973 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 77,933 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 66,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,540 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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R97 HFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R97 HFL, 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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R97 HFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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