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R504 BBK

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,219 mi
Last recorded60,219 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 BBK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 60,219 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,229 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 59,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,582 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 57,578 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 56,499 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,169 miles

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

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

poor beam image offside headlamp

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,917 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear handbrake requires attention

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,003 miles

corrosion in exhaust system.

slight movement in o/s/r hub.

Pass 9 May 2008 36,876 miles

front disc worn

Fail 7 May 2008 36,876 miles

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

front disc worn

n/s/f lower arm corroding

Fail 19 May 2007 28,774 miles

Hydrolastic suspension ride height low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 28,774 miles

Hydrolastic suspension ride height low

Pass 17 May 2006 21,485 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 21,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 8 May 2006 21,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal coolant pipes very rusty.

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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R504 BBK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R504 BBK, 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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R504 BBK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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