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R119 BLE

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,623 mi
Last recorded81,623 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 BLE
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2012 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 81,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 78,037 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,037 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 77,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Jun 2010 69,250 miles

tyres cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2010 69,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres cracked

Fail 25 May 2010 69,239 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 68,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General corrosion starting all over vehicle sub-frames and structure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 68,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

General corrosion starting all over vehicle sub-frames and structure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s position lamps come on with ignition

Pass 23 May 2008 67,732 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s and o/s lower rear suspention arm tie bar bushes going soft.

n/s rear tyre starting to deteriorate and getting low on tread.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,105 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 66,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise new wiper blades

advise various oil leaks

headlamp deflectors going cloudy, advise replacement before next mot

Pass 14 Oct 2005 62,639 miles

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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R119 BLE is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R119 BLE, 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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R119 BLE is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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