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R470 KVO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,594 mi
Last recorded94,594 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 KVO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 94,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 94,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front chassis corroded

Front sub frame corroded

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

Rear Inner both sills corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 May 2017 93,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear inner arches corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front/rear sub frames corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 May 2016 93,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

general body body corrosion

Fail 31 May 2016 93,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general body body corrosion

Pass 14 May 2015 92,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

genral under body corrosion

slight rough spot when rotating o/s/f wheel

Fail 14 May 2015 92,782 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

genral under body corrosion

slight rough spot when rotating o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 May 2014 91,915 miles

General underbody corrosion.

NSR wheel bearing noisy.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 21 May 2014 91,915 miles

General underbody corrosion.

NSR wheel bearing noisy.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 21 May 2013 90,924 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc slightly deteriorated on inner face

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering rack slightly damp

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 16 May 2013 90,923 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake disc slightly deteriorated on inner face

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering rack slightly damp

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 89,859 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 89,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 89,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 88,083 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 88,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 86,833 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 82,370 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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R470 KVO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R470 KVO, 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 R470 KVO registered?

R470 KVO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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