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R366 FDT

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,874 mi
Last recorded93,874 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 FDT
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,874 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 93,874 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 89,592 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 89,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 78,051 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 78,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

off side front bottom ball joint boot split

slight corrossion to brake pipe off side rear

slight play in both rear top ball joints

slight play in near side front top ball joint

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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R366 FDT is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R366 FDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R366 FDT registered?

R366 FDT is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R366 FDT safe to buy?

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