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R803 AEL

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,109 mi
Last recorded29,109 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 AEL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 29,109 miles

rusty on underside

Pass 13 Nov 2017 28,201 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 26,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 25,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 22,586 miles

general corrosion underbody

Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,901 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 21,901 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

power steering warning light on [vehicle not fitted with power steering]?

Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,556 miles

genral underside surface corosion

Fail 24 Aug 2006 20,551 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear subframes main coolant pipes and genral underside bad surface corosion

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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R803 AEL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R803 AEL, 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 R803 AEL registered?

R803 AEL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R803 AEL safe to buy?

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