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R419 TKR

1998 MG Mgf

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 TKR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,621 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,642 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 75,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,049 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,028 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 65,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2006 64,790 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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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R419 TKR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R419 TKR, 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 R419 TKR registered?

R419 TKR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R419 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R419 TKR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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