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R173 DNK

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,242 mi
Last recorded66,242 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 DNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 66,242 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle is lowered

Pass 3 May 2011 49,759 miles

front and rear tyres are low

Pass 6 May 2010 48,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,852 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 44,852 miles

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

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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R173 DNK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R173 DNK, 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

How do I check the history of R173 DNK?

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What year was R173 DNK registered?

R173 DNK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R173 DNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R173 DNK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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