MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,190 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FUEL CAP FIT POOR. †FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACES VERY POOR. †OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CLEVIS PIVOT SEIZED. †NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CUT. †NEARSIDE FRONT TOP BALL JOINT HAS MOVEMENT
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 GDS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R278 GDS, 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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How do I check the history of R278 GDS?
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What year was R278 GDS registered?
R278 GDS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R278 GDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 GDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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