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R254 WNT

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,094 mi
Last recorded78,094 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 WNT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 78,094 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 78,080 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 78,045 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 77,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 77,720 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected neg batterty terminal insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear , rubbing on floor (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,653 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 77,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 77,433 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,651 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 76,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 74,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,358 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 72,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AIR INTAKE PIPE CUT AND HANGING DOWN

Coolant leak

FRONT TOWING EYES FLATTENED

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2008 62,037 miles

both front brake discs corroded

noise from o/s front when braking

Fail 22 Mar 2008 62,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs corroded

noise from o/s front when braking

Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,935 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 60,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R254 WNT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R254 WNT, 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 R254 WNT registered?

R254 WNT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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