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R167 BUX

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,686 mi
Last recorded32,686 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 BUX
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 32,686 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 32,677 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 32,008 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 32,003 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 30,725 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 29,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,599 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,372 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,135 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 28,135 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 26,764 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 26,764 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,078 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 25,073 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,459 miles

silencer corroded

suspension low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 17,669 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 15,088 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 12,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 109,651 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 109,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008
Fail 26 Sep 2008 109,615 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008

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

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 Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 104,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 104,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 99,046 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 88,833 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 88,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R167 BUX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R167 BUX, 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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R167 BUX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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