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R315 LRC

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,451 mi
Last recorded85,451 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 LRC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 85,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipe in front of rear subframe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre perishing / cracking in tread area

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in tread area

Rear silencer deteriorating due to corrosion.

Pass 11 May 2015 84,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 84,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013
Fail 9 May 2013 83,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,006 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 72,596 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,191 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,449 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 56,168 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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R315 LRC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R315 LRC, 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 R315 LRC registered?

R315 LRC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R315 LRC safe to buy?

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