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R169 ATR

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,955 mi
Last recorded86,955 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 ATR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 86,955 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,955 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

power steering warning light faulty.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 81,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 77,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 77,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 76,848 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 74,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 68,013 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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R169 ATR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R169 ATR, 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 R169 ATR registered?

R169 ATR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R169 ATR safe to buy?

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