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R98 GKK

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,772 mi
Last recorded77,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 GKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 77,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in the tread

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,331 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,735 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor image

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe corroded to rear of floor pan

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

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

O/S rear road wheel slightly tight when spun by hand

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

rear brake pipe corroded to T piece

Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,214 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Offside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Service brake efficiency only 50%

Slight play in steering nearside

Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,214 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Offside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Slight play in steering nearside

Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside outer sills slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,839 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 65,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,470 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 64,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2009 62,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 62,734 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,604 miles

Exhaust heat sheild corroded.

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,574 miles

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

Exhaust heat sheild corroded.

Windscreen slightly scratched.

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 52,437 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 52,437 miles

Offside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

heat shield on cat corroded and lose rattling

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre worn on inner 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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R98 GKK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R98 GKK, 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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R98 GKK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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