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R161 FOS

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,654 mi
Last recorded92,654 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 FOS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2009 92,654 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor pan and both inner sills

corrosion to rear subframe

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2008 86,924 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,609 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,990 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)

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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R161 FOS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R161 FOS, 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 R161 FOS registered?

R161 FOS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R161 FOS safe to buy?

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