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R862 FTC

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,778 mi
Last recorded64,778 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 FTC
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 64,774 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine cover missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer securing strap broken, silencer still supported

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,275 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,274 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,445 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer layer corrored

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,488 miles

rear exhaust pitting

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,786 miles

rear exhaustshowing signs of pitting

Pass 4 May 2010 58,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 57,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,630 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,794 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 48,826 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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R862 FTC is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R862 FTC, 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 R862 FTC registered?

R862 FTC is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R862 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 FTC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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