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R184 WDP

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,193 mi
Last recorded102,193 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 WDP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,193 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside front subframe rear bushes worn

nearside and offside front tyres perished

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre perished and worn

vehicle presented with a broken bonnet cable

Pass 25 Aug 2012 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning light on

Fail 11 Aug 2012 100,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,544 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,366 miles

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

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

rust to brake discs

rust to under vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2010 93,365 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rust to brake discs

rust to under vehicle

Pass 29 Sep 2008 89,017 miles

air bag light on

brake discs slight corrosion

engine revs stick

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2008 89,015 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

air bag light on

brake discs slight corrosion

engine revs stick

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2007 87,133 miles

Battery insecure

air bag light on

exhaust rusty

nearside front shock absorber weeping slightly

oil leak from engine

some suspension bushes weak

Fail 17 Apr 2007 87,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

battery insecure

exhaust rusty

nearside front shock absorber weeping

offside front brake disc worn

oil leak from engine

some suspension bushes weak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,895 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 82,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

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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R184 WDP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R184 WDP, 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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R184 WDP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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