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R860 KBV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,517 mi
Last recorded75,517 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 KBV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 75,517 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cat noisy

Fail 18 May 2010 75,517 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cat noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,196 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2009 70,113 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2008 63,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 51,321 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 51,321 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant level low in expansion reservoir.

cooloing system pressure cap at expansion tank reservoir showing signs of leakage.

radiator corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Fail 31 May 2006 46,752 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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R860 KBV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R860 KBV, 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 R860 KBV registered?

R860 KBV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R860 KBV safe to buy?

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