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R940 MEH

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 MEH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,901 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre worn

n/s/r brake pads worn to limit

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

slight lift in o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,608 miles

o/s outer sill

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,351 miles

Off side front bottom pan corroded.

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

Very slight play in o/side rack.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 76,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Off side front bottom pan corroded.

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

Very slight play in o/side rack.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,500 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 65,796 miles

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

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

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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R940 MEH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey 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 R940 MEH, 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 R940 MEH registered?

R940 MEH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R940 MEH safe to buy?

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