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R304 KPD

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,077 mi
Last recorded91,077 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 KPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

s/r/s warning lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,494 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre inner edge low

Fail 24 Mar 2010 82,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre inner edge low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 80,552 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear top suspension joints have slight free play

o/s/f tyre inner edge low but designed to wear sooner

Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,967 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 72,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,171 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)

coolent pipe front to rear is leaking

Fail 19 Apr 2007 69,171 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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)

coolant pipe from front to rear is leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,374 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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R304 KPD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R304 KPD, 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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R304 KPD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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