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R981 CHL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,159 mi
Last recorded50,159 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 CHL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 47,407 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 44,655 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 42,568 miles

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

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 8 May 2007 37,949 miles

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 11 May 2006 34,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R981 CHL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R981 CHL, 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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What year was R981 CHL registered?

R981 CHL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R981 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 CHL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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