MOT Status
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88,458 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os inner faces partly pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os fogged internally (4.1.4 (b))
Parking Result Brake efficiency 19% Brake lock 0% Readings 110 / 100 KgF
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
emissions just met: CO fluctuating
vehicle presented with underbody coating / underseal applied
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits PRINTOUT ATTACHED (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os inner faces partly pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os fogged internally (4.1.4 (b))
Parking Result Brake efficiency 19% Brake lock 0% Readings 110 / 100 KgF
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to some underbody components / panels
vehicle presented with underbody coating / underseal applied
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened minor pitting corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Emissions just met on FULL CAT test
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os lenses slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))
Parking Result Brake efficiency 19% Brake lock 0% Readings 110 / 100 KgF
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion to some underbody components / panels
vehicle presented with underbody coating / underseal applied
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os internals slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Park Brake efficiency 19% : OS lazy
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion to some underbody components / panels
vehicle p[resented with underbody coating / underseal applied
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction LAMP on (2.6 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits SEE PRINTOUT (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits SEE PRINTOUT (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened partly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os internals slightly fogged (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Park Brake efficiency 19% : OS lazy
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion to some underbody components / panels
vehicle p[resented with underbody coating / underseal applied
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides Front ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides Front ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill has a hole in it (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning steering lamp illuminated (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
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R309 JSX is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 R309 JSX, 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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R309 JSX is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 18 March 1998.
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