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R217 MGB

1998 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,071 mi
Last recorded192,071 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 MGB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 192,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 176,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 159,915 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 147,411 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 138,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 129,148 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 118,172 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 118,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 106,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 106,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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R217 MGB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 113,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R217 MGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R217 MGB registered?

R217 MGB is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R217 MGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 MGB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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