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R378 LRA

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

107,675 mi
Last recorded107,675 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 LRA
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 107,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Various areas of corrosion including floorpan and rear subframe/suspension components

Fail 26 Jul 2024 106,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Various areas of corrosion including floorpan and rear subframe/suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2023 106,523 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jul 2023 106,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 105,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,647 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 104,628 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 103,430 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 103,430 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,527 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,527 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,198 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,198 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,169 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 97,164 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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 too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 97,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,666 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 86,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 86,637 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,682 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 76,661 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 73,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 69,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R378 LRA is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 R378 LRA, 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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R378 LRA is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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