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R98 NAB

1997 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

32,051 mi
Last recorded32,051 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 MG Mgf71,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 NAB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 32,051 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 31,470 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 30,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN PIPES COATED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

SUSPENSION LOW REQUIRES PUMPING UP

Pass 10 Jul 2023 30,331 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 30,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 29,950 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 29,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 28,466 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 27,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,010 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 25,141 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 24,442 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,072 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,957 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,958 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,361 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 18,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R98 NAB is a 1997 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 71,264 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 R98 NAB, 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 29 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R98 NAB registered?

R98 NAB is a 1997 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R98 NAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 NAB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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