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R472 HDL

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 HDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,430 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both, (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around the vehicle, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 76,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and the lens fading, (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,048 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 73,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,635 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,205 miles

near-side headlamp has reduced output

Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 66,262 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,712 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,314 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,947 miles

underbody surface corrosion

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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R472 HDL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R472 HDL, 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 R472 HDL registered?

R472 HDL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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