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R496 GKK

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,266 mi
Last recorded53,266 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 GKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,266 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,368 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 52,368 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,723 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 50,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 50,054 miles

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

both front treads inner shoulders worn off

exhaust box outer skin deteriorating+cat cover insecure

o/s/r tread poss puncture

starter motor faulty

Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,054 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

both front treads inner shoulders worn off

exhaust box outer skin deteriorating+cat cover insecure

o/s/r tread poss puncture

starter motor faulty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,209 miles

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

both front treads inner shoulders worn off

exh.cat.conv.cover insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both front treads inner shoulder worn off-tracking check req.

exhaust cat.cover insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,358 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,675 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,138 miles

cover shield on cat.insecure

Fail 31 Dec 2008 37,138 miles

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

cover shield on cat.insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,681 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 26,856 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 26,853 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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R496 GKK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R496 GKK, 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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R496 GKK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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