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R288 XOC

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,501 mi
Last recorded84,501 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 XOC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 84,501 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 84,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 82,925 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 82,925 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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R288 XOC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R288 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R288 XOC registered?

R288 XOC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R288 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R288 XOC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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