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R24 DBU

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,797 mi
Last recorded90,797 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 DBU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,797 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 90,797 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,304 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 May 2009 82,967 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 80,142 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 80,123 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 77,108 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 77,108 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 12 May 2006 73,255 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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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R24 DBU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R24 DBU, 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 R24 DBU registered?

R24 DBU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R24 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 DBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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