Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R18 LAB

R18 LAB

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 114,579 miles. MOT valid until 07/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 07/03/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
114,579 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc

R18 LAB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2026
  • 114,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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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.

R18 LAB Mileage History

  1. 18/05/2022113,018 mi
  2. 23/08/2022113,047 mi+29 mi
  3. 24/08/2023113,575 mi+528 mi
  4. 08/03/2025113,963 mi+388 mi
  5. 21/02/2026114,579 mi+616 mi

Average of roughly 415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R18 LAB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 22:27
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (R18 LAB) between May 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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