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R131 MAA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,141 mi
Last recorded69,141 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 MAA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 69,141 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 67,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in N/S/R upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 66,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,806 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 63,727 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2015 61,339 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,473 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 48,335 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 42,537 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 37,552 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 35,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,955 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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R131 MAA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R131 MAA, 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 R131 MAA registered?

R131 MAA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R131 MAA safe to buy?

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