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R35 ANO

1998 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,283 mi
Last recorded84,283 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 ANO
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,851 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL, MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INDICATOR INTERFERENCE (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT INSIDE EDGE AND PERISHED. REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 74,847 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 73,646 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 73,479 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 73,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 73,360 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 73,293 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 73,293 miles

Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 73,209 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 73,129 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,320 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 71,616 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 71,616 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 68,882 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 68,882 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,274 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 64,079 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 64,074 miles

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R35 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R35 ANO, 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 R35 ANO registered?

R35 ANO is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R35 ANO safe to buy?

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