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R177 VFP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

25,789 mi
Last recorded25,789 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 VFP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 25,789 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 25,768 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi perishing

wipers poor

Pass 9 Jun 2022 25,643 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 25,642 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 23,307 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,298 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 23,298 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,051 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 23,051 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,175 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 22,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,936 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,801 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,795 miles

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

SRS lamp on

Pass 28 Aug 2007 20,407 miles

SRS lamp on

Fail 28 Aug 2007 20,407 miles

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

SRS lamp on

Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R177 VFP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R177 VFP, 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 R177 VFP registered?

R177 VFP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R177 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 VFP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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