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R171 NNJ

1998 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,191 mi
Last recorded79,191 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 NNJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 79,191 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 79,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,118 miles

Catalytic converter internal components loose

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake light inoperative

Fail 23 Apr 2007 66,117 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Catalytic converter internal components loose.

Centre brake light inoperative

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 60,216 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 59,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front and rear brake disc pads worn low

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parts of high level brake light noy working

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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R171 NNJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R171 NNJ, 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 R171 NNJ registered?

R171 NNJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R171 NNJ safe to buy?

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