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R209 FKK

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,597 mi
Last recorded20,597 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 FKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 20,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 20,550 miles

SUSPENSION VERY LOW

Pass 8 Nov 2019 20,522 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 20,428 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 20,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 20,263 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 19,990 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,575 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 19,425 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,425 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,791 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,637 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,189 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 18,189 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,023 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 16,073 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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R209 FKK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R209 FKK, 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 R209 FKK registered?

R209 FKK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R209 FKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 FKK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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