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R964 GCE

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,516 mi
Last recorded72,516 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 GCE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,516 miles

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

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2013 67,333 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,178 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tryes wearing on inner edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,722 miles

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

both front tryes wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,360 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 43,457 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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R964 GCE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R964 GCE, 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 R964 GCE registered?

R964 GCE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R964 GCE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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