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R225 DGP

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,275 mi
Last recorded74,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 DGP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,275 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 74,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 74,243 miles

Emissions not tested overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,073 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,602 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 73,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,157 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 73,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,421 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 70,346 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,000 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 68,999 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,791 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,903 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,899 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,910 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,351 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 58,346 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,265 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs heavily pitted

slight coolant leak from long metal pipe under vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,042 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 49,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,479 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,492 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 42,456 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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.

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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R225 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R225 DGP, 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 R225 DGP registered?

R225 DGP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R225 DGP safe to buy?

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