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R483 EDL

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,662 mi
Last recorded91,662 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 EDL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,662 miles

front sidelights ice white

n/s/f flexi hose ferrules has signs of rubbing but not at moment

n/s/r indicator and sidelight slight interaction

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r outersills damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,400 miles

play in n/s track rod on limit slight play in o/s

slight damage to lower sill ends

some metal brake pipes well corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 88,400 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

play in n/s track rod on limit slight play in o/s

slight damage to lower sill ends

some metal brake pipes well corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,317 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,748 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 71,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 69,169 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 97,491 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 97,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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R483 EDL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R483 EDL, 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 R483 EDL registered?

R483 EDL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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