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R295 KPH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,661 mi
Last recorded67,661 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 KPH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill has light corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 67,635 miles

All tyres 10 years old and over

General corrosion in underbody

Fail 12 Jul 2021 67,635 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All tyres 10 years old and over

General corrosion in underbody

Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 67,604 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,582 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,540 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 67,075 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

water leak pump area

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,553 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 66,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,858 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,102 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,522 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 63,522 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 62,557 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 62,537 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 60,833 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 58,234 miles

front tyres worn inner edges recommend tracking check

Pass 29 Jul 2005 55,526 miles

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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R295 KPH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R295 KPH, 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 R295 KPH registered?

R295 KPH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 May 1998.

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