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R427 DGO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,230 mi
Last recorded48,230 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 DGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,230 miles

exhaust system corroding .....

front & rear brake discs corroding .....

general light under body corrosion .....

n/s/r brake pipe corroded .......

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn .......

Fail 28 Oct 2016 48,224 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)

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

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

exhaust system corroding .....

front & rear brake discs corroding .....

general light under body corrosion .....

n/s/r brake pipe corroded .......

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn .......

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,162 miles

wet test .....

Fail 21 Oct 2015 48,151 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wet test .....

Pass 11 Jun 2014 36,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 34,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,395 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)

front and rear subframes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2008 27,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 27,445 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,231 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 19,303 miles

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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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R427 DGO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R427 DGO, 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 R427 DGO registered?

R427 DGO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R427 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 DGO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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