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R223 JHG

1998 MG Mgf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 JHG
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 102,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 May 2022 102,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,634 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,367 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,865 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 92,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative and rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 92,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 92,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 91,446 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 89,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2012 89,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,129 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 89,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 88,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 97,328 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 91,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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Pass 15 Dec 2006 87,612 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2006 87,612 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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R223 JHG is a 1998 MG Mgf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R223 JHG, 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 R223 JHG registered?

R223 JHG is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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