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R201 GFL

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,110 mi
Last recorded117,110 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 GFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 117,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 112,092 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 112,092 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,333 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,567 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,022 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2008 65,280 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2008 65,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,549 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R201 GFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R201 GFL, 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 R201 GFL registered?

R201 GFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R201 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 GFL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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