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M20 VVC

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,151 mi
Last recorded50,151 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 VVC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 50,151 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 50,151 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,207 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,687 miles

O/s windscreen has slight wiper damage.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,822 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 46,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,072 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 45,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 37,106 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,842 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,425 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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M20 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M20 VVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M20 VVC registered?

M20 VVC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is M20 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 VVC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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