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R815 DNK

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,015 mi
Last recorded31,015 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 DNK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 31,015 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,821 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,343 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 29,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,852 miles

front headlights starting to become opaque on inner lense

slight under body corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,575 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,968 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,788 miles

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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R815 DNK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R815 DNK, 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 R815 DNK registered?

R815 DNK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R815 DNK safe to buy?

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