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R773 WLA

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,134 mi
Last recorded64,134 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 WLA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,134 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and slightly started to corrode (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,859 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,123 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,097 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,953 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 45,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R773 WLA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R773 WLA, 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 R773 WLA registered?

R773 WLA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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