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R539 LRR

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

60,755 mi
Last recorded60,755 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 LRR
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,755 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 60,750 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)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at rear firewall (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,930 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,628 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 45,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 45,842 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,803 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 42,767 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,551 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,269 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake has only just made 18.5% braking effort

Fail 24 Mar 2011 41,268 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,404 miles
Fail 28 May 2008

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,581 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2006 30,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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R539 LRR is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R539 LRR, 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 R539 LRR registered?

R539 LRR is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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