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R545 DGO

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,441 mi
Last recorded61,441 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 DGO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,441 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 60,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,453 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 59,676 miles

Offside Rear brake effort slightly low

Offside Rear sound deadening is insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2018 58,549 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,535 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 56,171 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 56,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 54,311 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 51,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,115 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 37,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight movement felt in o/s rear suspension joints/bushes

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside shoulder nearly exposing cord

Pass 26 May 2009 37,636 miles

Slight movement felt in o/s rear suspension joints/bushes

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside shoulder nearly exposing cord

Pass 31 May 2008 34,120 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2008 34,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2007 32,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 21,213 miles

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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R545 DGO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R545 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.

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What year was R545 DGO registered?

R545 DGO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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