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R536 DCX

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 DCX
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 105,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 105,050 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 103,435 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 103,435 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 98,131 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
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R536 DCX is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 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 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R536 DCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R536 DCX registered?

R536 DCX is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R536 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 DCX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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