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R502 KPH

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,374 mi
Last recorded117,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 KPH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 113,952 miles

nearside rear tyre tread nail

Fail 29 Apr 2013 113,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread nail

Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,676 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,819 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 108,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 107,085 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 104,850 miles

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

Oil leak

srcatch on windscreen outside zone B

Fail 28 Apr 2008 104,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

srcatch on windscreen outside zone B

Pass 25 Apr 2007 102,323 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,021 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 97,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R502 KPH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R502 KPH, 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 R502 KPH registered?

R502 KPH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R502 KPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 KPH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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