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R983 VKL

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,806 mi
Last recorded95,806 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 VKL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 94,087 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,645 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 91,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 81,483 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 81,483 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs showing wear

metal brake pipes on nearside rear bulk head corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2005 75,379 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside and offside rear top suspension ball joints have slight lift

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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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R983 VKL is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R983 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 R983 VKL registered?

R983 VKL is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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