MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear tyres have slight flat spot
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle has surface corrosion
nearside rear tyre has some cracking to inner sidewall not reaching cords
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front brake discs corroded at inside edges.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake discs corroded on inside.
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake discs corroded on inside.
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
N/S/R disc corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres on legal limit
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres on legal limit
Cat flange bolts corrodded
Surface corrossion n/s/r metal brake pipe (cleaned and greased)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Cat flange bolts corrodded
Surface corrossion n/s/r metal brake pipe (cleaned and greased)
nearside rear shock absorber bottom bush worn
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear shock absorber bottom bush worn
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R18 LAB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R18 LAB, 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 R18 LAB registered?
R18 LAB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R18 LAB safe to buy?
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