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R115 LFG

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,536 mi
Last recorded50,536 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 LFG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 50,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inside edge & is perishing

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge & is perishing

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,459 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge & is perishing

Offside Front tyre is worn on inside edge & is perishing

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,175 miles

Front tyres wearing low on inside edge

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,636 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake disc has corrosion

Rear lower track control arm outer bushes have slight movement

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear brake disc has corrosion

Rear lower track control arm outer bushes have slight movement

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,661 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,276 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 43,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

silencer support bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,767 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,766 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,148 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,464 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,247 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R115 LFG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R115 LFG, 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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R115 LFG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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