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R942 PKS

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,312 mi
Last recorded29,312 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 PKS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 29,312 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 29,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 27,304 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 27,228 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 26,548 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 26,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2006 26,236 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 26,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R942 PKS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R942 PKS, 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 R942 PKS registered?

R942 PKS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R942 PKS safe to buy?

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