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R460 DNK

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,934 mi
Last recorded74,934 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 DNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 74,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,805 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

new under seal on chassis and brake pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2014 74,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,163 miles

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

o/s sill damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,911 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 70,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,341 miles

FADING EVIDENT IN BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 70,334 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)

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

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

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

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

FADING EVIDENT IN BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,352 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)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer sill is damaged.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,045 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 51,024 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,353 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,399 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 40,353 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 34,955 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,955 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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R460 DNK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R460 DNK, 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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R460 DNK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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