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R305 JRP

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,614 mi
Last recorded112,614 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 JRP
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 112,614 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 101,423 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 101,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

borderline corrosion to o/s/r brake disc. cracking to front roll bar drop link bushes. oil leaks. front suspension arms corroded. signs of o/s/r brake overheating.

high level brake lamp inop. damage to alloy wheels. chassis corroded. surface corrosion to various brake pipes. odd wheel nuts fitted to each wheel. n/s/r tyre cracking and both rear tyres under pressure and wearing unevenly.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 89,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded and slight blow fron manifold area

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,337 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R305 JRP is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R305 JRP, 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 R305 JRP registered?

R305 JRP is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R305 JRP safe to buy?

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