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R310 KPD

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

229,409 mi
Last recorded229,409 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 KPD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 229,409 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 224,415 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 224,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 206,448 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 190,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 174,427 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 162,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 162,793 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

All lower shock absorber rubber bushes soft

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear gearbox mounting corroed through

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 148,490 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 148,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 137,532 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 137,532 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 126,288 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underside

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 118,215 miles

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

inner edge of rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

slight deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

slight play in both front top suspension ball joints

Fail 10 Mar 2010 118,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

alternator belt split

inner edge of rear brake discs corroded

offside rear brake pads low

slight deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

slight play in both front top suspension ball joints

Pass 21 Jan 2009 104,647 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit and adjuster rounded, unable to adjust to ideal setting

Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,999 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 93,999 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 82,332 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 82,305 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system is corroded and the flexi pipe is in a poor condition

front brake discs are worn and there is an imbalance in the front brake readings advise replacement of discs and pads

wiper blades starting to split

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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R310 KPD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R310 KPD, 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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R310 KPD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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