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R381 MNR

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,360 mi
Last recorded65,360 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 MNR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,684 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 59,635 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 59,624 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,000 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 58,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,505 miles

all 4 tyres on 1.6mm limit

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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R381 MNR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R381 MNR, 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

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What year was R381 MNR registered?

R381 MNR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R381 MNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 MNR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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