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R980 MBN

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,936 mi
Last recorded62,936 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 MBN
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 62,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,987 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 60,168 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 60,168 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 59,560 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,863 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,146 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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R980 MBN is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R980 MBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R980 MBN registered?

R980 MBN is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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