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M500 RME

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,708 mi
Last recorded87,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 RME
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 87,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs haver surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in corners (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 87,708 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs haver surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked in corners (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 87,484 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen cracked (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust catalyst rattling

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner/outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 87,484 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure on rear subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded on running surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust catalyst rattling

windscreen cracked in both front corners

Pass 6 Jun 2021 87,469 miles

Body has slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 1 May 2020 87,442 miles

Body has slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,380 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 87,297 miles

Body has slight corrosion outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear subframe (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion underside

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 85,998 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion underside

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated

corrosion underside

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,365 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2012 81,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f door only opens with window down

n/s/f tyre perished and cracked

o/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,376 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 69,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 57,431 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M500 RME is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M500 RME, 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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M500 RME is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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