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R49 HFL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,454 mi
Last recorded59,454 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 HFL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 59,454 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 59,447 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,168 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 59,168 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 58,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake effort low

Fail 9 May 2019 58,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake effort low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,401 miles

alternator belt noisey

Fail 11 Mar 2015 58,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 57,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,111 miles

all four tyres on 2mm

Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres on 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,526 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,764 miles

front and rear suspension low

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,449 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,440 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 51,801 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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R49 HFL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R49 HFL, 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 R49 HFL registered?

R49 HFL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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