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R255 GHU

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,940 mi
Last recorded89,940 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 GHU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,940 miles

both headlamp pattens poor (Advise attention)

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/f top swevil joint has some play

o/s/r and n/s/r track control arm bushes have some play

o/s/r track control arm ball joint has some play

stone chips in windsdreen

wiper moter noisey

Fail 28 Mar 2011 89,940 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)

both headlamp pattens poor (Advise attention)

front sub-frame corroding

n/s/f top swevil joint has some play

o/s/r and n/s/r track control arm bushes have some play

o/s/r track control arm ball joint has some play

stone chips in windsdreen

wiper moter noisey

Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension and sub-frame has fair amount of corrosion

n/s/f top swevil has some play

n/s/r and o/s/r main track control arm bushes have fair amount of movement (Advise attention)

o/s headlamp patten poor (Advise attention)

o/s/r track control arm ball joint has some play

some small stone chips in windscreen

wiper moter very noisey (Advise attention)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 83,213 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 83,213 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,105 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 70,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under body corroded in all areas

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,600 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 63,649 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 63,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R255 GHU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R255 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 R255 GHU registered?

R255 GHU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R255 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 GHU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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