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R509 YOK

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 YOK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 90,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 90,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,360 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 90,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 89,775 miles

exhaust slight leak rear

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,340 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,767 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,767 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,713 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 81,458 miles

n/s h/lamp beam image weak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,844 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 77,817 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 75,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,477 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)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 72,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 64,151 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 64,151 miles

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

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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R509 YOK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R509 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R509 YOK registered?

R509 YOK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R509 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 YOK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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