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R197 WLN

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 WLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,732 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 84,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 82,315 miles

vehicle underside corrosion in various areas.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,399 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,399 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

SUSPENSION HEIGHT TOO LOW.

Pass 28 May 2009 81,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil and coolant rather low

signs of standing some minor grounding damage windscreen grazed

some deterioration to suspension etc -nearside rear shock absorber bush marginal

Fail 27 May 2009 81,382 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

oil and coolant rather low

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

signs of standing some minor grounding damage windscreen grazed

some deterioration to suspension etc -nearside rear shock absorber bush marginal

Pass 17 Aug 2007 79,872 miles

signs of standing some deterioration to suspension etc -especially shock absorber bushes windscreen grazed slight grounding damage

Fail 23 May 2006 78,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some deterioration to suspension etc -especially shock absorber bushes windscreen grazed slight ground grounding damage

Pass 23 May 2006 78,101 miles

some deterioration to suspension etc -especially shock absorber bushes windscreen grazed slight ground grounding damage

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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R197 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R197 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 R197 WLN registered?

R197 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R197 WLN safe to buy?

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