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R466 YON

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,491 mi
Last recorded73,491 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 YON
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 72,894 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 72,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,799 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,793 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill is corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 71,524 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,409 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,525 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,030 miles

play in both rear shocker bushes

Fail 8 Jan 2009 66,030 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 63,719 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 63,717 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake disc poor on inner

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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R466 YON is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R466 YON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R466 YON registered?

R466 YON is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R466 YON safe to buy?

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