MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,523 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
oil leak
overheating
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise on offside front indicator lens broken
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise on offside front indicator lens broken
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise on nearside front tyre outer wall has small cuts
engine oil leaks
nearside rear tyre balding on inner shoulder treads
slight play in nearside steering outer track rod ball joint
vehicle slightly low on suspension ride
strong advise on nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise on nearside front tyre outer wall has small cuts
engine oil leaks
nearside rear tyre balding on inner shoulder treads
slight play in nearside steering outer track rod ball joint
vehicle slightly low on suspension ride
strong advise on nearside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut
offside front tyre outer side wall has slight cuts+cracks
offside front tyre very low in air pressure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Coolant leak
advise on offside headlamp beam aim slightly weak
advise on rear exhaust box bracket broken (system secure)
engine overheating
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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 MDB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R18 MDB, 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 MDB registered?
R18 MDB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is R18 MDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R18 MDB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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