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R203 WLO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,280 mi
Last recorded61,280 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 WLO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,280 miles

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

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

ns head light misty/clouded (poor pattern)

suspension low

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

ns head light cloudy

suspension low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,982 miles

both rear top & lower ball joints have slight play

surface corrosion to both front wheel rims inner part

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear top & lower ball joints have slight play

surface corrosion to both front wheel rims inner part

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,286 miles

suspension low

windscreen washers weak

both rear lower arm ball joints have slight play

both rear upper arm ball joints have slight play

Fail 20 Apr 2010 55,286 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear lower arm ball joints have slight play

both rear upper arm ball joints have slight play

os front tyre worn on inner edge

suspension low

windscreen washers weak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 52,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,482 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,474 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 43,474 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R203 WLO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R203 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R203 WLO registered?

R203 WLO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R203 WLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 WLO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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