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R808 AJN

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,993 mi
Last recorded66,993 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 AJN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 66,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/f disc corroded

o/s/f tyre cut on edge of tread but not deep enough to reach cords

rear shield loose and insecure

Fail 19 May 2008 66,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear subframes corroded

n/s/f disc corroded

o/s/f tyre cut on edge of tread but not deep enough to reach cords

rear shield loose and insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,112 miles

Oil leak

offside front suspension low(needs pump up)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front suspension low(needs pump up)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 55,306 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 55,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

windscreen has a wiper scratch on n/s

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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R808 AJN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R808 AJN, 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 R808 AJN registered?

R808 AJN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R808 AJN safe to buy?

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