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R961 WLD

1998 MG Mgf

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,544 mi
Last recorded62,544 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 WLD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 62,544 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 62,544 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 57,231 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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R961 WLD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R961 WLD, 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 R961 WLD registered?

R961 WLD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R961 WLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 WLD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R961 WLD have outstanding finance?

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