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R510 JPT

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,441 mi
Last recorded71,441 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 JPT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,441 miles

All brake flexy Ferrurles are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan,inner,outer,sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,417 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

All brake flexy Ferrurles are corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan,inner,outer,sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,865 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,325 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,050 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 68,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,855 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,746 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,756 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 56,083 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R510 JPT 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 76.9%.

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 R510 JPT, 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 R510 JPT registered?

R510 JPT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R510 JPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 JPT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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