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R991 OLJ

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

26,394 mi
Last recorded26,394 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 OLJ
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 26,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 26,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 26,224 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 25,755 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 25,755 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 25,622 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 25,622 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour repeator (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 25,416 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 25,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 25,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2015 25,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension is low

Pass 23 May 2013 24,383 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 24,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 24,248 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 23,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 23,140 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 22,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 2,192 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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R991 OLJ is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R991 OLJ, 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 R991 OLJ registered?

R991 OLJ is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R991 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 OLJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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