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R2 PTD

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,067 mi
Last recorded76,067 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 PTD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,906 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 74,465 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 74,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2013 74,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,129 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

screenwash pipe leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,941 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 66,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heat shield to rear centre exhaust box corroding

slight leak from front o/s screenwash pipe

water pipes , front to rear (metal) becoming corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,048 miles

heat shield to rear centre exhaust box corroding

slight leak from front o/s screenwash pipe

water pipes , front to rear (metal) becoming corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,652 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 58,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 54,560 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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R2 PTD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R2 PTD, 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 R2 PTD registered?

R2 PTD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R2 PTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 PTD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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