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R365 ANO

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,056 mi
Last recorded50,056 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 ANO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,631 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,346 miles

suspension low at front

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,822 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 47,952 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps have poor patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both inner seals corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,990 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,939 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both head lamp patterns poor

Fail 27 Oct 2015 44,939 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both head lamp patterns poor

Pass 22 Oct 2014 44,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,495 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,528 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 41,528 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,791 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 40,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,968 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,951 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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R365 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R365 ANO, 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 R365 ANO registered?

R365 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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