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R274 UAY

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,969 mi
Last recorded66,969 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 UAY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,969 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,626 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 64,553 miles

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

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

corrosion onunder side

Pass 17 Jun 2011 59,519 miles

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

front lower arms are corroded ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

inside of rear pads are starting to look low

n/s/r brake disc is corroded and pitted

o/s/r inner arch trim is rubbing on tyre

second hand parts have been used to repair car

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

very slight play n/s/r

Fail 11 Jun 2011 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front lower arms are corroded ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

inside of rear pads are starting to look low

n/s/r brake disc is corroded and pitted

o/s/r inner arch trim is rubbing on tyre

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier tool may make holes

very slight play n/s/r

Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,830 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS SURFACE CRACKING THAT REQUIRES CHECKING

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,349 miles

N/S REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING PITTED

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 56,338 miles

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

N/S REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING PITTED

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,656 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,557 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 42,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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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R274 UAY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R274 UAY, 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 R274 UAY registered?

R274 UAY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R274 UAY safe to buy?

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