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R185 WBY

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,395 mi
Last recorded74,395 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 WBY
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,240 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 71,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,053 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 64,052 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,398 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 58,732 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 57,966 miles

N/S FRONT TRACKROD END BALLJOINT HAS PLAY

Pass 1 May 2009 56,735 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,527 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 45,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,257 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted close to excess.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 36,205 miles

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

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

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

rear disc in poor condition would advise changing them at same time as front discs

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 WBY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R185 WBY registered?

R185 WBY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R185 WBY safe to buy?

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