Official DVLA Record

1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R665 CLS

R665 CLS

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/05/1998. Recorded mileage 71,030 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MG MGF
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 04/09/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
71,030 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc

R665 CLS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
  • 71,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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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.

R665 CLS Mileage History

  1. 15/06/202370,291 mi
  2. 11/07/202370,309 mi+18 mi
  3. 09/07/202470,560 mi+251 mi
  4. 13/08/202470,576 mi+16 mi
  5. 05/09/202571,030 mi+454 mi

Average of roughly 332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R665 CLS MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 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 (R665 CLS) between June 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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