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R760 RUY

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,648 mi
Last recorded74,648 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 RUY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,648 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2009 74,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,107 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 67,811 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,811 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 67,750 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 64,589 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 64,535 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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R760 RUY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R760 RUY, 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 R760 RUY registered?

R760 RUY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R760 RUY safe to buy?

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