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R210 LHO

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 LHO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 96,470 miles

Front both headlights just meet minimum requirements for light output

all suspension and steering dust covers perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 94,280 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW , OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSH WORN , OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER LOOSE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 94,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE FLUID LOW , OFFSIDE REAR LOWER SHOCK BUSH WORN , OFFSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH COVER LOOSE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,790 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside headlamp beam image poor

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 90,790 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning light on

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside headlamp beam image poor

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,616 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Fail 6 Sep 2011 89,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

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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R210 LHO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R210 LHO, 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 R210 LHO registered?

R210 LHO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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