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R322 XOF

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,151 mi
Last recorded99,151 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 XOF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,151 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2011 99,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,914 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 92,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,079 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 89,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,063 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 89,063 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 81,176 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 80,954 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2006 72,409 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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R322 XOF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R322 XOF, 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 R322 XOF registered?

R322 XOF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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