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R479 DGF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,924 mi
Last recorded39,924 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 DGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,973 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,495 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 35,140 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 35,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

srs warning light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,471 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 27,901 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 27,900 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,678 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,970 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 20,661 miles

Noted deterioration/pitting to inner contact face of nearside front brake disc.

Noted slightest brake resistance registered(binding) at offside rear brake.

Noted tyre pressures appear low.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 18,723 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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R479 DGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R479 DGF, 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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R479 DGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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