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R393 GAN

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,571 mi
Last recorded105,571 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 GAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,571 miles

all pads getting low

both rear tyre walls cracking

h/brake travel near to extent

Fail 28 Apr 2014 105,571 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all pads getting low

both rear tyre walls cracking

h/brake travel near to extent

Pass 8 Jul 2013 101,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 90,467 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower swivel

slight play in o/s/f top swivel

Fail 21 May 2012 90,467 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/f lower swivel

slight play in o/s/f top swivel

Pass 16 May 2011 78,106 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 16 May 2011 78,106 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre has cracking in tread

Fail 24 May 2010 69,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust cat noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

radiator corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 69,955 miles

exhaust cat noisey

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

radiator corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 64,239 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 63,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 58,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 58,625 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 56,804 miles

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

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

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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R393 GAN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R393 GAN, 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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R393 GAN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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