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R929 GMV

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,727 mi
Last recorded75,727 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 GMV
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 751,693 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,592 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 74,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 74,535 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

power streeing light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 71,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 56,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 56,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 51,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,564 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R929 GMV is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R929 GMV, 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 R929 GMV registered?

R929 GMV is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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