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R909 BVS

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,768 mi
Last recorded19,768 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 BVS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 19,571 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 19,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 19,551 miles

front brake discs scored

nearside headlamp broken

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,381 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 17,545 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 17,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,278 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 15,265 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R909 BVS 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 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 R909 BVS, 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 R909 BVS registered?

R909 BVS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R909 BVS safe to buy?

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