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R205 WLN

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,906 mi
Last recorded112,906 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 WLN
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 112,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,203 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 112,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 111,255 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 111,255 miles

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

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 111,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Got a water leak ( engine )

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 109,339 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 109,334 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 105,843 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 105,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre stop lamp has two bulbs inop

Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,827 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 28 Jul 2008 102,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 7 Aug 2007 99,111 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 99,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 97,082 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 97,082 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,002 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 88,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres sevierly worn on inside edge

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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R205 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R205 WLN, 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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R205 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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