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R511 DGO

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,042 mi
Last recorded89,042 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 DGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 89,042 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 89,034 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 85,564 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 85,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2014 84,986 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 84,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 84,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,383 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 84,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 83,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 81,987 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 80,564 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL/TREAD NO CORDS EXPOSED

bumper insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2005 80,564 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

bumper insecure

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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R511 DGO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R511 DGO, 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 R511 DGO registered?

R511 DGO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R511 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 DGO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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