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R962 FNA

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,967 mi
Last recorded60,967 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 FNA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,967 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,805 miles

chasis corroded not holed

most suspension bushes perished

most suspension bushes perished

Fail 21 Jun 2017 57,805 miles

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

chasis corroded not holed

most suspension bushes perished

most suspension bushes perished

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,381 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 57,371 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 57,356 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

adv silencer support strap corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,610 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,038 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 410,384 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,638 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 39,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

os wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,114 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 36,996 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 35,151 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R962 FNA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R962 FNA, 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 R962 FNA registered?

R962 FNA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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