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R15 MGF

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,511 mi
Last recorded59,511 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 MGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,511 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,174 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,992 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,711 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 54,711 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,872 miles

All brake discs corroded

Near side rear brake binding

Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,068 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,629 miles

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 27 Sep 2007 42,543 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,009 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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R15 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R15 MGF, 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 R15 MGF registered?

R15 MGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is R15 MGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 MGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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