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R460 LWV

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,010 mi
Last recorded32,010 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 LWV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,010 miles

front suspension bump stop clearances low

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,230 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 May 2008 30,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 29,494 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 27,740 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & close to legal limit

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 LWV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R460 LWV, 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 R460 LWV?

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What year was R460 LWV registered?

R460 LWV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R460 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 LWV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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