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R531 SLE

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,608 mi
Last recorded77,608 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 SLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,608 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 77,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,562 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 77,562 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 16 May 2005 72,098 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake imballance on 25% limit

Fail 16 May 2005 72,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake imballance on 25% limit

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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R531 SLE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 R531 SLE, 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 R531 SLE registered?

R531 SLE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R531 SLE safe to buy?

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