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R839 AVW

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,578 mi
Last recorded113,578 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 AVW
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 113,578 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 110,662 miles

Slight play in both front shock absorber lower mount bushes

Vehicle suspension sits very low, advise fluid suspension re-pressurised

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from rear T joint (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle suspension set low resulting in restricted travel

Fail 17 Feb 2017 110,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from rear T joint (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle suspension set low resulting in restricted travel

Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,338 miles

1 of 7 high stop not working

Vehicle suspension is low

Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,357 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,712 miles

Rear brake discs sligtly pitted and worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 94,018 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,139 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,780 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 67,008 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 60,685 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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R839 AVW is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R839 AVW, 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 R839 AVW registered?

R839 AVW is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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