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R386 ARD

1998 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,794 mi
Last recorded71,794 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 MG Mgf67,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 ARD
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 71,794 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 71,452 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE CHANGE SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 71,452 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE CHANGE SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,523 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 70,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,404 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 68,557 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 67,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,225 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,724 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Front sub frame slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

oil misting on lower engine

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 64,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,056 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,412 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 62,334 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,427 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 61,425 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,248 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 60,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,575 miles

head light lens effecting light

Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 52,565 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 52,565 miles

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

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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R386 ARD is a 1998 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R386 ARD, 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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R386 ARD is a 1998 MG Mgf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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