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R249 GHU

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,199 mi
Last recorded65,199 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 GHU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,169 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 63,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 62,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 58,482 miles

o/s/f lower arm starting to corrode

steering warning light came on during test

Fail 1 Aug 2012 58,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f lower arm starting to corrode

steering warning light came on during test

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,529 miles

under vehicle components very rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2011 51,529 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

under vehicle components very rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,618 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,003 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 48,455 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,162 miles

Both Front Tyres Slight Wear On Edges

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

N/S/R Top Ball Joint As Slight Play

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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R249 GHU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R249 GHU, 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 R249 GHU registered?

R249 GHU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R249 GHU safe to buy?

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