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R84 DNT

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,382 mi
Last recorded62,382 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 DNT
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 62,382 miles

subframes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,004 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 7 leds blown (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

performed decelerometer brake test due to too low for rollers

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,348 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,906 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 59,880 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,726 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,550 miles

n,s,rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to see cords.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,719 miles

nearside rear tyre,inner sidewall has a cut not deep enough to see cords.

Pass 10 May 2007 47,931 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 47,931 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,549 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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R84 DNT is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red 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 R84 DNT, 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 R84 DNT registered?

R84 DNT is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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