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AVW 5X

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,132 mi
Last recorded99,132 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVW 5X
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,132 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2016 99,132 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,019 miles

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

nearside headlamp lens tarnished

Fail 9 Aug 2013 99,009 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

nearside headlamp lens tarnished

Fail 17 Jun 2010 97,689 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,689 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 95,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 89,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,199 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,751 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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AVW 5X is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 67,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AVW 5X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVW 5X registered?

AVW 5X is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is AVW 5X safe to buy?

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