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R979 CKK

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,264 mi
Last recorded59,264 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 CKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre perished on outer sidewall

O/S/F wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 59,264 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre perished on outer sidewall

O/S/F wheel stiff to rotate

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s window not working

N/s/F tyre perished

chip in O/S headlight

Fail 22 Oct 2014 53,780 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s window not working

N/s/F tyre perished

chip in O/S headlight

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,071 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,424 miles

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

front no.plate starting to delaminate

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,013 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2006 49,097 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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R979 CKK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R979 CKK, 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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R979 CKK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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