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R420 WGW

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,601 mi
Last recorded69,601 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 WGW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,601 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 67,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,106 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,023 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,880 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 62,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,540 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,033 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 60,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,321 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,882 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,647 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,476 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 51,460 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 7 Dec 2007 49,602 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,441 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 43,976 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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R420 WGW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R420 WGW, 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

How do I check the history of R420 WGW?

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What year was R420 WGW registered?

R420 WGW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R420 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 WGW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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