MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,479 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension pipe insecure clip missing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Some rear brake imbalance
Throttle pedal stiff in operation
Wipers only work on the slow speed
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside outer sill damaged
offside rear suspension pipe insecure
throttle pedal stiff in operation
wipers only work on slow speed
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside outer sill damaged
offside rear suspension pipe insecure
throttle pedal stiff in operation
wipers only work on slow speed
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front fog lights dont work
Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside park brake effort slightly low
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fluid suspension pipe insecure
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
throttle pedal very stiff in operation
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front fog lamps don't work
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside sill slightly damaged
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fluid suspension pipe insecure
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
park brake effort low on the offside
park brake effort only 18%
throttle very stiff in operation
Emissions not tested due to throttle being inoperative and cooling fans not working (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
cooling fans not working
front fog lamps not working
nearside outer sill damaged
offside fluid suspension pipe insecure
offside rear tyre tread depth getting low
park brake effort 17% only
some corrosion to front and rear suspension subframes
some rear brake imbalance
suspension ride low
throttle to stiff to operate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
oil leak
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
n/s and o/s h/lamps misted on dip beam
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
n/s and o/s h/lamps misted on dip beam
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate cracked
o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s/f door window in op
Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s/f door window in op
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
advise damage ns outer sill
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R147 UDD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R147 UDD, 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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R147 UDD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 9 January 1998.
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