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R212 WLN

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

62,948 mi
Last recorded62,948 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2012 62,948 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all brake discs slighly corroded

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,973 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s sill dented condition

advise surface rust all brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2010 47,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s sill dented condition

advise srs light on

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,997 miles

Corrosion to front sub frame, n/s/f & o/s/f chassis legs

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f brkae hose ferrules

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Pitting to rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2009 43,997 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Corrosion to front sub frame, n/s/f & o/s/f chassis legs

Corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f brkae hose ferrules

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,975 miles

Air bag light staying on

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch, front sub frame, rear sub frame, front & rear suspension

N/s headlamp slightly dull

Pitting to n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 43,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Air bag light staying on

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch, front sub frame, rear sub frame, front & rear suspension

N/s headlamp slightly dull

Pitting to n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 43,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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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R212 WLN is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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