1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R398 APU
1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 12,323 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MG MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
R398 APU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2025
- 12,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
R398 APU Mileage History
- 25/03/202212,138 mi
- 02/03/202312,222 mi+84 mi
- 27/02/202412,322 mi+100 mi
- 04/03/202512,323 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 63 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R398 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (R398 APU) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: MG MGF
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Hydragas Suspension Leaks/Depressurisation(Moderate)
The unique interconnected fluid/gas suspension system can leak or lose pressure over time, leading to a harsh ride and low ground clearance.
- Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Standard K-Series issue, exacerbated by the mid-engine layout and long coolant pipes to the front radiator.
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