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R831 ANO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 ANO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 81,739 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 81,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,449 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,241 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,912 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,485 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 72,088 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 72,088 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2007 66,740 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 64,205 miles

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

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

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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R831 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R831 ANO, 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

How do I check the history of R831 ANO?

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What year was R831 ANO registered?

R831 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R831 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R831 ANO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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