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R817 YLC

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,732 mi
Last recorded69,732 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 YLC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2019 69,732 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid dirty

Down pipe flexi deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective inc reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,349 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 69,349 miles

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,389 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 66,021 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,020 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,428 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2009 64,669 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant pipes under car front to rear are damp

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2009 64,669 miles

coolant pipes under car front to rear are damp

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,514 miles

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 60,697 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 82,213 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 52,211 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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R817 YLC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R817 YLC, 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 R817 YLC registered?

R817 YLC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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