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R250 EBH

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 EBH
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 92,046 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 29 Jun 2023 92,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

oil leak engine

Pass 4 May 2022 91,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 91,701 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,391 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 91,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 90,899 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside heavily waxoyled

Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,071 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear and pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mount marked (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released x3 (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

alternator tensioner retaining bolt missing

underside heavily waxoyled

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,599 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 89,599 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 88,094 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 88,088 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,641 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,419 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,296 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 75,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 72,036 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 72,012 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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R250 EBH is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R250 EBH, 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 R250 EBH registered?

R250 EBH is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R250 EBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 EBH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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