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R216 BVS

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,729 mi
Last recorded65,729 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 BVS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,729 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Aug 2021 65,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 64,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 60,787 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 60,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,634 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)

Slight corrosion to Central rear brake pipe

Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside dip beam pattern fading

Slight corrosion to Central rear brake pipe

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch cylinder shows fluid contamination.

near side front headlamp glass shows damage.

near side front suspension sitting low and close to the bump stops.

near side rear suspension sitting low and close to the bump stops.

off and near side front flexi-brake hose ferules show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side rear upper swivel joint shows play.

steering rack inner arms show play.

various coolant pipes/hose's show staining.

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Fail 23 Feb 2016 53,234 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch cylinder shows fluid contamination.

near side front headlamp glass shows damage.

near side front suspension sitting low and close to the bump stops.

near side rear suspension sitting low and close to the bump stops.

off and near side front flexi-brake hose ferules show extensive corrosion/pitting.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off side rear upper swivel joint shows play.

steering rack inner arms show play.

various coolant pipes/hose's show staining.

various light sources at the rear upper stop lamp are inoperative.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,116 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 47,079 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre stop light not working

offside and nearside wiper blades split on the edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,770 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,555 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,400 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,142 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corroison on inside of front brake discd

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,586 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 26,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R216 BVS is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R216 BVS, 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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R216 BVS is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R216 BVS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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