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R286 XOC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 XOC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 81,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,096 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 77,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 70,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,235 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wiper motor very noisy

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,150 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,626 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,917 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,815 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 52,472 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2006 52,472 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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R286 XOC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R286 XOC, 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 R286 XOC registered?

R286 XOC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R286 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 XOC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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