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MGF 1.8I VVC (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
176 days remaining expires 27th Dec 2025
valid road tax found
181 days remaining due 1st Jan 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,100 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,100 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,100 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 8,300 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
24th Jan 2025
96,000 miles (DVLA)
28th Dec 2024
96,820 miles (MOT)
7th Nov 2023
92,326 miles (MOT)
3rd Sep 2022
88,560 miles (MOT)
11th Aug 2021
85,802 miles (MOT)
10th Aug 2021
85,801 miles (MOT)
25th Jun 2018
85,090 miles (MOT)
19th Jun 2018
85,090 miles (MOT)
23rd Jun 2017
83,957 miles (MOT)
3rd Apr 2017
83,938 miles (MOT)
5th Oct 2015
83,432 miles (MOT)
10th Jul 2014
80,749 miles (MOT)
3rd Jul 2014
80,744 miles (MOT)
20th May 2013
80,584 miles (MOT)
17th May 2013
80,568 miles (MOT)
6th Jun 2012
78,458 miles (MOT)
18th Apr 2011
74,459 miles (MOT)
13th Apr 2011
74,459 miles (MOT)
29th Apr 2010
68,000 miles (DVLA)
18th Feb 2010
67,285 miles (MOT)
8th Feb 2010
67,226 miles (MOT)
5th Feb 2009
61,263 miles (MOT)
4th Feb 2009
61,263 miles (MOT)
9th Feb 2008
54,265 miles (MOT)
6th Feb 2008
54,150 miles (MOT)
30th Jan 2007
45,058 miles (MOT)
12th Sep 2006
44,773 miles (MOT)
6th Sep 2006
44,733 miles (MOT)
18th Oct 2005
43,000 miles (DVLA)
15th Sep 2005
42,137 miles (MOT)
30th Aug 2005
42,000 miles (DVLA)
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
96,000 miles
Estimated current mileage
97,337 miles
Estimated annual mileage
3,020 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 27th Dec 2025
Date
28th Dec 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
96820 miles
Expiry
27th Dec 2025
Advisory Notice
Rear Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Sub-frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Sub-frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Date
7th Nov 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
92326 miles
Expiry
6th Nov 2024
Advisory Notice
Central Rear Sub-frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Central Front Sub-frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Date
3rd Sep 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
88560 miles
Expiry
2nd Sep 2023
Date
11th Aug 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
85802 miles
Expiry
10th Aug 2022
Date
10th Aug 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
85801 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Electronic Power Steering Warning Lamp Indicates A System Malfunction (2.6 (a))
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Date
25th Jun 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
85090 miles
Expiry
24th Jun 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
19th Jun 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
85090 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Exhaust Emissions - Engine Idle Speed Too High (8.2.1.2 (e))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major
Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Date
23rd Jun 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
83957 miles
Expiry
22nd Jun 2018
Advisory Notice
Coolant Leak Engine - Back Of ()
Advisory Notice
Front Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened O/s & N/s (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Link Rod Bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Front Inner Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) O/s & N/s ()
Advisory Notice
Emissions - Vehicle Co Reading Pass Should Be 0.50 Was 0.51 Pass Same After 2 Tests As Vehicle Has Been Standing Off Road For A Long Period
Advisory Notice
Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing O/s & N/s (2.7.2a)
Advisory Notice
Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush O/s & N/s (2.7.4)
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak Right Hand Side Of Engine ()
Advisory Notice
Rear Sub-frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Fuel Pipe Rear Ferrule/hose -slight Corrosion
Advisory Notice
Rear Lower Tie Bar/rod Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened O/s & N/s (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules O/s & N/s (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing O/s & N/s (2.7.2a)
Date
3rd Apr 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
83938 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Coolant Leak ()
Advisory Notice
O/s/r Indicator Slightly Dim
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Date
5th Oct 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
83432 miles
Expiry
4th Oct 2016
Date
10th Jul 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
80749 miles
Expiry
9th Jul 2015
Date
3rd Jul 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
80744 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Date
20th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
80584 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2014
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
17th May 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
80568 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
6th Jun 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
78458 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2013
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
Date
18th Apr 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
74459 miles
Expiry
17th Apr 2012
Date
13th Apr 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
74459 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Date
18th Feb 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
67285 miles
Expiry
17th Feb 2011
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Date
8th Feb 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
67226 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Has Inadequate Clearance With The Bump Stop (2.4.a.1a)
Fail
Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension Has Inadequate Clearance With The Bump Stop (2.4.a.1a)
Fail
Offside Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Not In A Clean Condition Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension Has Inadequate Clearance With The Bump Stop (2.4.a.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension Has Inadequate Clearance With The Bump Stop (2.4.a.1a)
Fail
Nearside Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
Fail
Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
Fail
Nearside Headlamp Not In A Clean Condition Affecting Beam Image (1.2.4a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Date
5th Feb 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
61263 miles
Expiry
8th Feb 2010
Advisory Notice
Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
4th Feb 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
61263 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Date
9th Feb 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
54265 miles
Expiry
8th Feb 2009
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
6th Feb 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
54150 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
30th Jan 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
45058 miles
Expiry
29th Jan 2008
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Date
12th Sep 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
44773 miles
Expiry
14th Sep 2007
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
Date
6th Sep 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
44733 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Fail
Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
User Entered
Both Rear Tyres Are Very Close To Limit
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
Fail
Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
Date
15th Sep 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
42137 miles
Expiry
14th Sep 2006
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
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value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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data from similar, matching vehicles
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change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 9682 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
36.2 mpg
Extra Urban
48.7 mpg
Urban Cold
25.2 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Jan 2026
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£198
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£360
6 months (Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Direct Debit)
£378
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1998
Registration
30th Jan 1998
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
VVC
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Aug 1995
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Aug 1995
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Sports
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Rover mg
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.8L
Size
1796 cc
Max Speed
130 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
7 seconds
Horse Power
142 bhp
Peak Power
7000 rpm
Torque
128.4 lb-ft
Peak Torque
4500 rpm
Location
Middle
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
80 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
89
Delivery
Normal
Description
A1BAKDBAPHB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
MG MGF 1.8I VVC
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- The most popular colour is Red.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Maroon, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.8L more than any other.
Red
28.32%
Green
25.04%
Blue
16.10%
Silver
14.01%
Grey
7.60%
White
4.17%
Orange
1.79%
Gold
1.04%
Purple
0.89%
Black
0.75%
2002
0.75%
2001
12.22%
2000
13.86%
1999
21.91%
1998
16.24%
1997
22.06%
1996
12.37%
1796cc
99.55%
Petrol
100.00%
0
5.07%
1
4.92%
2
8.64%
3
8.94%
4
11.48%
5
9.54%
6
12.07%
7
11.03%
8
9.24%
9
4.92%
10
4.32%
11
3.13%
12
2.09%
13
2.53%
14
0.89%
16
0.60%
10k … 20k
0.91%
20k … 30k
2.44%
30k … 40k
3.51%
40k … 50k
7.93%
50k … 60k
9.91%
60k … 70k
16.01%
70k … 80k
13.87%
80k … 90k
14.63%
90k … 100k
10.67%
100k … 110k
9.30%
110k … 120k
4.57%
120k … 130k
1.83%
130k … 140k
2.44%
150k … 160k
0.61%
