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R158 ATR

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,136 mi
Last recorded84,136 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 ATR
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 84,136 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 84,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 84,100 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre poor steering stiff

Fail 8 May 2008 84,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre poor steering stiff

Pass 3 Oct 2007 82,152 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

some play/wear in rear s/absorber bushes (found with wheels removed for brake repairs)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 82,151 miles

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 76,651 miles

All the tyre`s were very low on pressure (only one with 15lbs. this affects wear, brake`s and handling.

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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R158 ATR is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 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 Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R158 ATR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R158 ATR registered?

R158 ATR is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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