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R268 PGF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,638 mi
Last recorded61,638 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 PGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,638 miles

OSF Tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil Leak

PAS? Warning lamp on

Rack has slight play NS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,638 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSF Tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil Leak

PAS? Warning lamp on

Rack has slight play NS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,383 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 42,936 miles

slight play in o/s/r n/s/rtie bar bushes

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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R268 PGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R268 PGF, 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 R268 PGF registered?

R268 PGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R268 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 PGF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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