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R815 UEF

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,681 mi
Last recorded71,681 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 UEF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 71,681 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 64,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 64,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,544 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,051 miles

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

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

visible pattern only on inner edge of off side front tyre

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

visible pattern only on inner edge of off side front tyre

windsreen slightly scratched

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,926 miles

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

battery insecure

rear number plate getting discoloured

visible pattern only on inner edge of off side rear tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2006 60,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

battery insecure

rear number plate getting discoloured

visible pattern only on inner edge of off side front tyre

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 UEF 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 77.8%.

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 UEF, 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 R815 UEF registered?

R815 UEF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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