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R974 ENP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,047 mi
Last recorded103,047 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 ENP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,047 miles

both front shock absorbers,casings corroding

Fail 29 May 2013 103,039 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front shock absorbers,casings corroding

Fail 9 Jun 2012 93,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,405 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 92,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 92,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 89,872 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 89,838 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 86,516 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 86,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 78,359 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 78,343 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R974 ENP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R974 ENP, 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 R974 ENP registered?

R974 ENP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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