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R507 YOK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,759 mi
Last recorded129,759 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 YOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 129,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 129,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 129,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake junction ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 129,514 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened engine sub-frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake junction ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,235 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 128,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hydraulic clutch pipe is excessively corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 128,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hydraulic clutch pipe is excessively corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 128,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,611 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 124,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 122,618 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 120,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,126 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 118,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level stop lamp inop.

suspension has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 116,049 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 114,033 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 114,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 109,607 miles

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

hole in n/s/ headlight

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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R507 YOK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R507 YOK, 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 R507 YOK registered?

R507 YOK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R507 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 YOK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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