MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear sub frame showing deterioration
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES HAVE ADVANCED CORROSION.
Front tyres wearing on inner edge , Brake discs corroding not to excess
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES FRONT BRAKE DISCS. ADVANCED PLAY AFFECTING O/S/R TRACK CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINTS.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES FRONT BRAKE DISCS. ADVANCED PLAY AFFECTING O/S/R TRACK CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINTS.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE; REAR BRAKE DISCS AND SUBFRAMES.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advise on rear indicator/hazard warning lights starting to flash white light
Advise on slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Advise on suspension low
Advise on wear to rear shockabsorber botom bushes
Advise on windscreen slightly market in zone (a) by winscreen wiper
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R143 CBO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R143 CBO, 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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R143 CBO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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