The road tax status for R826 FWS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R826 FWS?

The MOT for R826 FWS is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R826 FWS?

The recorded mileage for R826 FWS is 70,500 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R826 FWS ULEZ compliant?

No, R826 FWS 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

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1998 MG MGF 1.8L Petrol · R826 FWS

R826 FWS

1998 MG MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 70,500 miles. MOT valid until 22/05/2027.

Make & Model: MG MGF
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 70,500 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 70,500 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R826 FWS Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2026
70,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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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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R826 FWS Mileage History

20/06/200727,691 mi
12/05/200935,279 mi+7,588 mi
30/11/201138,752 mi+3,473 mi
07/12/201240,539 mi+1,787 mi
10/12/201240,539 mi
10/02/201442,986 mi+2,447 mi
12/02/201442,986 mi
05/01/201544,747 mi+1,761 mi
09/01/201544,749 mi+2 mi
19/02/201646,906 mi+2,157 mi
07/09/201748,034 mi+1,128 mi
13/09/201748,046 mi+12 mi
17/09/201861,515 mi+13,469 mi
18/09/201861,516 mi+1 mi
28/03/202264,866 mi+3,350 mi
14/03/202365,535 mi+669 mi
16/03/202365,554 mi+19 mi
05/04/202467,152 mi+1,598 mi
22/04/202467,217 mi+65 mi
15/05/202569,366 mi+2,149 mi
20/05/202569,374 mi+8 mi
15/05/202670,500 mi+1,126 mi
24/05/202670,500 mi

Average of roughly 2,262 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

R826 FWS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:05

MOT Analysis

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mg Mgf (R826 FWS) between June 2007 and May 2026.

The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 24 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 65 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: “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner an”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.

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