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R824 YBW

1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,479 mi
Last recorded98,479 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc68,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 YBW
MakeMG
ModelMgf 1.8I Vvc
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,479 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 92,250 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc?

Based on 5,226 MOT tests across 1,005 vehicles.

62.1%
Pass Rate
4,303
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,005
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 572
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 492
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 470
Brake pipe excessively corroded 423
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 359
Full MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc reliability report

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R824 YBW is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 68,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 572 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R824 YBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R824 YBW registered?

R824 YBW is a 1998 MG Mgf 1.8I Vvc, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is R824 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 YBW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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