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R346 EDL

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,105 mi
Last recorded138,105 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 EDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 138,105 miles

o/s/front wishbone damage

Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,256 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

slight movement in o/s/r + n/s/r suspension bush

slight movement in steering

Pass 10 Mar 2008 128,026 miles

Oil leak

bothrear tyres split and cracked on inside

front chassis and sub frame corroded

rear hand brake on near side low

Pass 18 Jan 2007 118,254 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 118,254 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 108,673 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges more ondrivers side

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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R346 EDL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R346 EDL, 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 R346 EDL registered?

R346 EDL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R346 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 EDL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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