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R36 ANO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,118 mi
Last recorded36,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 ANO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 36,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 35,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 34,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

POWER STEERING LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 28 Jul 2017 31,778 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 31,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,676 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,763 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 27,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 26,769 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 26,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 26,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,874 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,286 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,961 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,364 miles

advise slight play/lift o/s rear upper balljoint

advise wipers

Fail 30 Jan 2008 23,364 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise slight play/lift o/s rear upper balljoint

advise wipers

Pass 19 Jan 2007 20,798 miles

front discs pitting

slight bind from offside front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,892 miles

coolant leaking

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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R36 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R36 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R36 ANO?

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What year was R36 ANO registered?

R36 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R36 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R36 ANO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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