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R204 EVH

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,684 mi
Last recorded77,684 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 EVH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,684 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wing mirror broken

surface corrosion across the vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,660 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake pads worn

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,497 miles

2 slight windsreen chips

rear brakes pitted

Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,497 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

2 slight windsreen chips

rear brakes pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,413 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 66,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R204 EVH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R204 EVH, 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

How do I check the history of R204 EVH?

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What year was R204 EVH registered?

R204 EVH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R204 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 EVH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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