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R424 NNJ

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,313 mi
Last recorded71,313 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 NNJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 71,313 miles

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

h/lamp beam patterns poor

rear b/pipes getting rusty

slight play play in n/s/f and o/s/r upper ball joints

Fail 31 Jul 2010 71,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres close to limit on inner edges

h/lamp beam patterns poor

rear b/pipes getting rusty

slight play play in n/s/f and o/s/r upper ball joints

Pass 30 May 2009 66,707 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 66,707 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 55,764 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 55,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

front subframe damaged

n/s rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

o/s rear lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,339 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 48,339 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,435 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 45,433 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,459 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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R424 NNJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R424 NNJ, 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 R424 NNJ registered?

R424 NNJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is R424 NNJ safe to buy?

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