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R575 GGR

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,149 mi
Last recorded97,149 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 GGR
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 97,149 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 97,149 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 92,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 92,738 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R575 GGR is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R575 GGR, 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 R575 GGR registered?

R575 GGR is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R575 GGR safe to buy?

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