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R990 YVP

1998 MG Mgf

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 YVP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,679 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 88,679 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,457 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 52,655 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,109 miles

Front number plate is discoloured and delaminated

Fail 15 Aug 2007 38,109 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked and delaminated

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 26,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blades slightly split

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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R990 YVP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R990 YVP, 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 R990 YVP registered?

R990 YVP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R990 YVP safe to buy?

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