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R412 ENT

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,507 mi
Last recorded95,507 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 ENT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 95,507 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 94,946 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 93,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 91,898 miles

n/side front bottom ball jiont worn but ok at time of test

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 91,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,795 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 90,986 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,700 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 88,700 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,892 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 87,846 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 84,223 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge †

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 84,223 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge †

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 79,180 miles

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

suspension low in clearance to body

Fail 19 Oct 2005 79,147 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

suspension low in clearance to body

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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R412 ENT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R412 ENT, 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 R412 ENT registered?

R412 ENT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R412 ENT safe to buy?

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