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R951 DKK

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

69,484 mi
Last recorded69,484 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 DKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 69,484 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 69,484 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,392 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 69,392 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,348 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 68,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 67,334 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 67,333 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,587 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 66,586 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,240 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Front Numberplate has damage

Pass 5 Nov 2012 65,601 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 65,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 64,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 64,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,007 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,171 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 45,881 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 45,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,478 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,378 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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R951 DKK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R951 DKK, 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 R951 DKK registered?

R951 DKK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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