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R845 AYA

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,351 mi
Last recorded43,351 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 AYA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 42,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 42,629 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 41,796 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 41,792 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 38,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,497 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,932 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 35,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,346 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 32,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,642 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,168 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,725 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,291 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 22,281 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,569 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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R845 AYA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R845 AYA, 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 R845 AYA registered?

R845 AYA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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