MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,176 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre has crake on side
Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
one exhaust rubber missing.
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs rusty
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil level low
front brake discs poor on inner face
suspension ride height low requires attention
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the MG Mgf?
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R245 BBY is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R245 BBY, 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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R245 BBY is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 16 January 1998.
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