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R532 XRV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,075 mi
Last recorded117,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 XRV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 117,075 miles

handbrake only just met required efficiency

Fail 8 Jul 2013 117,074 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 117,000 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2011 94,629 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 94,622 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 79,013 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,298 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,882 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,091 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 35,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R532 XRV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R532 XRV, 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 R532 XRV registered?

R532 XRV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R532 XRV safe to buy?

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