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48,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handbrake travel high
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
Slight play in nearside front trunion.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the MG C?
Based on 8,128 MOT tests across 887 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KFL 161G is a 1998 MG C in Yellow with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
Across all 1998 MG C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 26,195 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a MG C fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 208 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFL 161G, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The MG C typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 28 years old, this MG C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was KFL 161G registered?
KFL 161G is a 1998 MG C, first registered on 12 August 1998.
Is KFL 161G safe to buy?
The MOT history for KFL 161G shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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