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R828 UTF

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,709 mi
Last recorded66,709 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 UTF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,709 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly perished on inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,780 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,593 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 65,494 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,803 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 59,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,626 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 9 Feb 2006 45,332 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 45,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R828 UTF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R828 UTF, 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 R828 UTF registered?

R828 UTF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R828 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 UTF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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