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R939 TGF

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 TGF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,096 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 74,272 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 68,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,048 miles

both rear lower suspension arms bushes soft

exhaust corroding

front brake hoses collars corroding

rear shock absorber bushes worn

signs of corrosion front and rear subframes/front suspension components

slight play in osf top suspension ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,988 miles

Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Corrosion Around Front & Rear Suspension Components

Exhaust Corroding

Front & Rear Tyre Sizes Do Not Match

Rear Brake Discs Scored & Corroding

Rear Indicators Pale--Recommend Attention

Sign Of Corrosion Both Front & Rear Subframes

Under Body Coolant Pipes Corroding & Weeping Slightly

Fail 8 Dec 2009 53,988 miles

Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Corrosion Around Front & Rear Suspension Components

Exhaust Corroding

Front & Rear Tyre Sizes Do Not Match

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake Discs Scored & Corroding

Rear Indicators Pale--Recommend Attention

Sign Of Corrosion Both Front & Rear Subframes

Under Body Coolant Pipes Corroding & Weeping Slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,403 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 15 Dec 2008 51,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Dec 2007 48,600 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 46,217 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 43,343 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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R939 TGF is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R939 TGF, 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 R939 TGF registered?

R939 TGF is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R939 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R939 TGF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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