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T972 EAN

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT972 EAN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,674 miles

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

Rear both sides

all floor panels chassis rails and subframes are corroding surface rust

all tyres are starting to wear and thread is cracking and deteriorating

all under floor brake components are corroding

all under steering and suspension components are corroding surface rust

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

inner sills are starting to corrode surface rust

rear outer is are starting to corrode and have some damage to them

steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,140 miles

front tyres have uneven wear

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front brake discs pitted

front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,093 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,778 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 52,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,567 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 49,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T972 EAN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T972 EAN, 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

How do I check the history of T972 EAN?

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What year was T972 EAN registered?

T972 EAN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T972 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T972 EAN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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