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R162 XOF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,970 mi
Last recorded89,970 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 XOF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,970 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 89,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 87,681 miles

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 87,677 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 81,278 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 81,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake disc inner faces reducing with rust

Exhaust flexi-joint vibrates at rear

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 76,583 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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R162 XOF is a 1998 MG Mgf 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 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 R162 XOF, 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 R162 XOF registered?

R162 XOF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R162 XOF safe to buy?

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