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R101 JBD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

62,087 mi
Last recorded62,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 JBD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 62,087 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,831 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 61,821 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear main (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,172 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,172 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,870 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,111 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 54,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,642 miles

Both front tyre wearing on inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,518 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,515 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust strap broken but not insecure

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

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner but not causing damage to tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 51,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,491 miles

n/s/rear fog light not working

Fail 3 Mar 2009 47,491 miles

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

n/s/rear fog light not working

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,636 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 43,646 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,217 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded on the edges

advise front and rear metal brake pipe ends rusting

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,730 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 30,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.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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R101 JBD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R101 JBD, 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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R101 JBD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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