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R45 ROC

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,525 mi
Last recorded24,525 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 ROC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,525 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 24,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,406 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,763 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 33,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,893 miles

front brake disks have light corrosion /pitting on inner edge of disc pads 50 % wear

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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R45 ROC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R45 ROC, 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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How do I check the history of R45 ROC?

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What year was R45 ROC registered?

R45 ROC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R45 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R45 ROC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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