MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads worn low
handbrake warning light on
headlight output poor
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
auxillary drive belt cracking
front brake discs worn
movement in nsr track rod end
oil filler pipe leaking at seal
osr brake pipe rusty
screen wash aim
steering warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
auxillary drive belt cracking
front brake discs worn
movement in nsr track rod end
oil filler pipe leaking at seal
osr brake pipe rusty
screen wash aim
steering warning lamp illuminated
n/s/r tyre on 2mm. both front tyres worn on inside edges.
* Slight freeplay in o/s/r trailing arm
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R166 BUX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver 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 R166 BUX, 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 R166 BUX registered?
R166 BUX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 May 1998.
Is R166 BUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R166 BUX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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