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R826 SLN

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,112 mi
Last recorded63,112 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 SLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,108 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 60,648 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 57,761 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 57,760 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,624 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,158 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,562 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,936 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 45,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,901 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 45,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,375 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,877 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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R826 SLN 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 68.4%.

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 R826 SLN, 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 R826 SLN registered?

R826 SLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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