MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Exhaust corroding
Front tyres wearing uneven
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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R212 VKM registered?
R212 VKM is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R212 VKM safe to buy?
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