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R470 YOK

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,319 mi
Last recorded62,319 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 YOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 62,319 miles

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

cat heatshield noisy

n/s/r back pad only slightly touching disc

o/s door check strap clicking

o/s/r and n/s/f wheel bearings have slight roughness

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,269 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,269 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,814 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 52,814 miles

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

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

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

main chasis brake pipes coverd in grease,

n/s/r suspension arm damaged.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 51,404 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 51,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,096 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YOK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R470 YOK, 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 R470 YOK registered?

R470 YOK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R470 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 YOK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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