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R185 KBB

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,875 mi
Last recorded91,875 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 KBB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 91,875 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leaking from head gasket (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking from head gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underbody chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,320 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake reading low

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyresslightly fauling wner wing covers

Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,009 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 87,009 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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 85,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 83,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,253 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 80,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,609 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,528 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 76,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 75,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 75,510 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 75,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,640 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,640 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 65,313 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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R185 KBB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R185 KBB, 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 R185 KBB registered?

R185 KBB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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