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R283 MAP

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,992 mi
Last recorded50,992 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 MAP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 50,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,396 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,118 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,057 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 44,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,381 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,651 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 41,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,939 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 38,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,725 miles

o/s headlamp has crack/stone chip in lens. Pattern not affected at this time

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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R283 MAP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R283 MAP, 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 R283 MAP registered?

R283 MAP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R283 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 MAP shows 14 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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