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R998 CKK

1998 MG Mgf

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,846 mi
Last recorded34,846 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 CKK
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 34,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,534 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 18 Apr 2015 26,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 23 Apr 2014 25,864 miles

front tyres 185/55/15 rear tyres 205/50/15

Fail 23 Apr 2014 25,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front tyres 185/55/15 rear tyres 205/50/15

Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres 185/55/15 rear tyres 205/50/15

Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,486 miles

front tyres 185/55/15 rear tyres 205/50/15

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,354 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,778 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,223 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 18,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,561 miles

battery insecure

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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R998 CKK is a 1998 MG Mgf in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R998 CKK, 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 R998 CKK registered?

R998 CKK is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R998 CKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 CKK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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