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R810 VRM

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,410 mi
Last recorded41,410 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 VRM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 41,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,621 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 39,404 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,826 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 38,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,524 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 38,028 miles

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

offside rear parking brake cable clevis pin siezed

Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,414 miles

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

Suspension low.(set to min height)

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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R810 VRM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R810 VRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R810 VRM registered?

R810 VRM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R810 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R810 VRM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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