Official DVLA Record

1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R245 BBY

R245 BBY

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/01/1998. Recorded mileage 55,176 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/03/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
55,176 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc

R245 BBY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 24/02/2026
  • 55,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for MG MGF

Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

R245 BBY Mileage History

  1. 22/03/202354,910 mi
  2. 15/03/202454,969 mi+59 mi
  3. 20/03/202554,974 mi+5 mi
  4. 24/03/202554,975 mi+1 mi
  5. 24/02/202655,176 mi+201 mi

Average of roughly 91 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R245 BBY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (R245 BBY) between March 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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