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R431 KPH

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,824 mi
Last recorded59,824 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 KPH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,824 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2010 59,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,687 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 57,667 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,002 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,549 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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R431 KPH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R431 KPH, 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 R431 KPH registered?

R431 KPH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R431 KPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R431 KPH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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