1998 Rover MGF 1.8L Petrol · S38 MGC
1998 Rover MGF (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/11/1998. Recorded mileage 63,965 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MGF
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
S38 MGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 63,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S38 MGC Mileage History
- 31/03/202353,768 mi
- 09/04/202456,987 mi+3,219 mi
- 01/07/202563,939 mi+6,952 mi
- 22/07/202563,952 mi+13 mi
- 25/07/202563,965 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S38 MGC MOT History
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 Rover Mgf (S38 MGC) between March 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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