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R212 VKM

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,308 mi
Last recorded112,308 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 VKM
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 112,308 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 107,779 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 16 Aug 2013 107,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,823 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 106,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear lower shock absorber bolt sows evidence of being loose (rusty) but I can not see any movement in it at the time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2011 103,839 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

nearside rear lower shock absorber bolt sows evidence of being loose (rusty) but I can not see any movement in it at the time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2010 89,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Aug 2010 89,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Jul 2009 68,208 miles

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

nearside front hub bearing slightly noisy

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2009 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front hub bearing slightly noisy

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,101 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 51,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2007 37,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 34,055 miles

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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R212 VKM is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R212 VKM, 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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R212 VKM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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