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R24 KWV

1998 MG Mgf

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

58,998 mi
Last recorded58,998 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 KWV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,998 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2022 58,202 miles

General under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2021 57,401 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General under body parts corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 55,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 55,743 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NS and OS on the inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coolant leak From the metal water pipe near front of vehicle ()

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake discs are corroded on the braking surface

Surface corrosion to the front subframe and both front suspension arms

Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,924 miles

1 x centre brake light not working

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear indicators slightly dis coloured

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,077 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,069 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,051 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,304 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,286 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,456 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 42,372 miles

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)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

n/s/r light glass cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,929 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,039 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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R24 KWV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWV, 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 R24 KWV registered?

R24 KWV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R24 KWV safe to buy?

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