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R191 WLO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,360 mi
Last recorded20,360 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 WLO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2024 20,360 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 20,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,310 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,207 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,194 miles

general corrosion on underside plus unpainted surfaces,due to lack of use.suggest spray or waxoil

rear brake discs starting to corrode.

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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R191 WLO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R191 WLO, 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 R191 WLO registered?

R191 WLO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R191 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 WLO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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