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R848 FKK

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,252 mi
Last recorded81,252 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 FKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 78,858 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 78,845 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slightly low effort from rear brakes

some corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 21 Jul 2010 77,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slightly low effort from rear brakes

some corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,424 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 71,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2007 67,796 miles

parking brake only borderline pass at 19%

Fail 23 May 2007 67,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 62,540 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 62,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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R848 FKK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R848 FKK, 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 R848 FKK registered?

R848 FKK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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