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When is the MOT due for R686 FOB?

The MOT for R686 FOB is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R686 FOB?

The recorded mileage for R686 FOB is 80,967 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R686 FOB ULEZ compliant?

No, R686 FOB 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

1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R686 FOB

R686 FOB

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17/03/1998. Recorded mileage 80,967 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 28/03/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 80,967 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 28/03/2026

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Mileage: 80,967 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R686 FOB Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2025
80,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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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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R686 FOB Mileage History

18/03/200651,449 mi
22/03/200651,524 mi+75 mi
30/05/200652,038 mi+514 mi
30/04/200755,348 mi+3,310 mi
29/04/200861,643 mi+6,295 mi
30/04/200861,645 mi+2 mi
21/05/200968,348 mi+6,703 mi
10/05/201071,600 mi+3,252 mi
15/05/201274,000 mi+2,400 mi
30/04/201374,619 mi+619 mi
10/05/201475,525 mi+906 mi
16/05/201576,386 mi+861 mi
14/05/201676,847 mi+461 mi
13/05/201777,948 mi+1,101 mi
12/05/201878,375 mi+427 mi
12/05/201878,375 mi
11/05/201978,755 mi+380 mi
06/05/202079,125 mi+370 mi
15/05/202179,751 mi+626 mi
14/05/202280,199 mi+448 mi
12/05/202380,555 mi+356 mi
25/05/202480,853 mi+298 mi
29/03/202580,967 mi+114 mi

Average of roughly 1,551 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

R686 FOB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 07:31

MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (R686 FOB) between March 2006 and March 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 29 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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