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R87 MSS

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,333 mi
Last recorded92,333 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 MSS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,623 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 83,352 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,570 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,612 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,678 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 74,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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R87 MSS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R87 MSS, 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 R87 MSS registered?

R87 MSS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R87 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 MSS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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