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R992 MBN

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,797 mi
Last recorded74,797 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 MBN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 74,797 miles

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

battery leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,361 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,882 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 60,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R992 MBN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R992 MBN, 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 R992 MBN registered?

R992 MBN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R992 MBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 MBN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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