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R832 YEC

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,711 mi
Last recorded37,711 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 YEC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 37,711 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 37,684 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 37,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 36,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside headlamp adjuster worn

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,421 miles

both rear tyres worn

o/s/f tyre worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 32,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 32,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,210 miles

both headlights have poor images

Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both headlights have poor images

Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,549 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 29,551 miles

r/o/s tyre cut on inside wall

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,956 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 17,419 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,419 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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R832 YEC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R832 YEC, 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 R832 YEC registered?

R832 YEC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R832 YEC safe to buy?

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