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R404 DCL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,340 mi
Last recorded47,340 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 DCL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 47,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 46,882 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 46,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,142 miles

very little suspension movement

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very little suspension movement

Fail 18 Jun 2014 43,710 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very little suspension movement

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 41,097 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 38,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 36,920 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,172 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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R404 DCL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R404 DCL, 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 R404 DCL registered?

R404 DCL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 April 1998.

Is R404 DCL safe to buy?

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