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R290 LTA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 LTA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 97,742 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 97,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 89,176 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,284 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,394 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 72,384 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,766 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 67,756 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,421 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,987 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 58,912 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,271 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 51,843 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R290 LTA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R290 LTA, 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 R290 LTA registered?

R290 LTA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R290 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 LTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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