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R196 WLN

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,407 mi
Last recorded50,407 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 WLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 50,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre in side side wall weakening

rear number plate cracked can be read

Fail 2 May 2013 50,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre in side side wall weakening

rear number plate cracked can be read

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,829 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 48,829 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,719 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 45,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,266 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 32,996 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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R196 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red 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 R196 WLN, 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 R196 WLN registered?

R196 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R196 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 WLN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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