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R96 VKL

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,292 mi
Last recorded19,292 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 VKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 19,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,076 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,825 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,938 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre treads cracked.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,851 miles

front suspension low.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 17,378 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 17,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,936 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 15,424 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 14,488 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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R96 VKL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R96 VKL, 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 R96 VKL registered?

R96 VKL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R96 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 VKL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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