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R37 DBU

1998 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,954 mi
Last recorded126,954 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 DBU
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 126,954 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 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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch by sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch by sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 126,757 miles

Coolant leak Major ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (3) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (3) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and Rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2021 126,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Rear sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion present underside of vehicle

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 126,086 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Rear sections. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion present underside of vehicle

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,816 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded

General corrosion on vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 125,797 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded

General corrosion on vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 123,632 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 122,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,139 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 114,005 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,433 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 109,433 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,672 miles

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

high level brake inop unable to confirm if pluged in

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,333 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 88,665 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 88,665 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 81,316 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,285 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SRS light on

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,582 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 68,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,335 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 62,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,815 miles

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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R37 DBU is a 1998 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R37 DBU, 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 R37 DBU registered?

R37 DBU is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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