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R138 MAA

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,200 mi
Last recorded64,200 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 MAA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 64,200 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,893 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin in centre of tread

Pass 9 Jul 2018 60,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 60,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2016 60,635 miles

all brake discs poor corroding

corrosion forming on front subframe

Fail 4 May 2016 60,635 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs poor corroding

corrosion forming on front subframe

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,372 miles

SUSPENSION LOW

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,771 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,735 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 52,243 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,278 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 51,259 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 466,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some wear showing in both rear upper ball joints.

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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R138 MAA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R138 MAA, 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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What year was R138 MAA registered?

R138 MAA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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