No, R404 BAY is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R404 BAY?

The MOT for R404 BAY is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R404 BAY?

The recorded mileage for R404 BAY is 78,337 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R404 BAY ULEZ compliant?

No, R404 BAY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R404 BAY

R404 BAY

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 78,337 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 28/07/2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 78,337 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 28/07/2027

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 78,337 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R404 BAY Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
78,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

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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.

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R404 BAY Mileage History

04/04/202478,240 mi
02/05/202578,279 mi+39 mi
02/05/202578,279 mi
30/07/202678,337 mi+58 mi

Average of roughly 42 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R404 BAY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 15:38

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (R404 BAY) between April 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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