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R267 WLR

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,230 mi
Last recorded66,230 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 WLR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,230 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,419 miles

power steering out of adjustment.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,272 miles

1. front brake discs pitted 2.rear brake discs pitted 3.power steering out of adjustment

Fail 29 Aug 2008 54,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

1. front brake discs pitted 2.rear brake discs pitted 3.power steering out of adjustment

Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,638 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 46,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,872 miles

slight leak on o/s rear shock absorber

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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R267 WLR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R267 WLR, 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 R267 WLR registered?

R267 WLR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R267 WLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 WLR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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