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R313 NPN

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,070 mi
Last recorded91,070 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 NPN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 91,070 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 May 2011 91,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all b rake discs have so me corrosion

Fail 7 May 2011 91,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all b rake discs have so me corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,053 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general underbody surface corrosion

light engine oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 91,053 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general underbody surface corrosion

light engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 88,965 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads getting low

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Mar 2008 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads getting low

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2007 79,505 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 79,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 68,495 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 68,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R313 NPN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R313 NPN, 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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R313 NPN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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