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R461 LWV

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,878 mi
Last recorded59,878 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 LWV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 59,878 miles

OSF Tyre Approaching Tread Depth Limit & Is Bald On The Inner Edge

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,043 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Oct 2012 47,249 miles

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

OS Headlamp Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,249 miles

OS Headlamp Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,258 miles

Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

O/S Headlamp Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output

SRS Lamp Illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 34,279 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,232 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 26,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,375 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 19,375 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,639 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 7,393 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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R461 LWV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R461 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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What year was R461 LWV registered?

R461 LWV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R461 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 LWV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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