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R994 KAN

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,786 mi
Last recorded43,786 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 KAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 43,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 43,773 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,626 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 43,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,227 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,775 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,232 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 41,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,856 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,142 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 33,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,937 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 26,996 miles

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

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

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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R994 KAN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R994 KAN, 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 R994 KAN registered?

R994 KAN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R994 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 KAN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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