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R158 EKK

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,976 mi
Last recorded65,976 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 EKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,976 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,976 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise hyrolastic suspension low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,725 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 59,743 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 54,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 May 2008 54,338 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 51,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,719 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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R158 EKK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue 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 R158 EKK, 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 R158 EKK registered?

R158 EKK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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