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R35 GBB

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,913 mi
Last recorded90,913 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 GBB
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2016 90,076 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Fail 13 May 2016 90,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215-40-16w (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 May 2015 89,419 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 28 May 2015 89,418 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,868 miles

play in both rear upper suspension ball joints

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,129 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 78,585 miles

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

offside front indicator repeater slightly loose

Fail 17 May 2010 78,554 miles

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

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

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

offside front indicator repeater slightly loose

Pass 22 May 2009 75,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 75,075 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 72,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 69,684 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 69,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear vision slightly impaired through perspex rear window in hood

slight play/wear in o/s/r suspension top ball joint

Pass 16 May 2006 61,937 miles

Both front tyres below legal limit on inside edges.

Fail 15 May 2006 61,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyre inside edges below legal limit.

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 GBB is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R35 GBB, 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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R35 GBB is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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