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R428 BBJ

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,949 mi
Last recorded33,949 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 BBJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,949 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,762 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 31,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,299 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 26,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 23,198 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,635 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,036 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 19 Jun 2008 21,840 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 6 Jun 2007 21,164 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 20,917 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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R428 BBJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R428 BBJ, 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 R428 BBJ registered?

R428 BBJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R428 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 BBJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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